The healing power of nature. Biophilic design applied to healthcare facilities

IF 6.3 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Current Opinion in Psychology Pub Date : 2025-05-12 DOI:10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102049

L. Miola , A. Boldrini , F. Pazzaglia

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Abstract

Healthcare facilities and hospitals are environments where stress and anxiety are commonly experienced. Empirical evidence highlights the positive impact of incorporating natural elements in these settings on health and well-being for individuals and communities. This article reviews recent literature on the application of biophilic design in healthcare environments, examining its beneficial effects on both individual and social well-being. The main principles of biophilic design are outlined and summarized. Recent systematic and scoping reviews confirm that biophilic principles enhance patient well-being, support recovery, and improve the overall quality of healthcare environments. Experimental studies further demonstrate that higher levels of biophilic integration, including virtual nature experiences, are particularly effective in reducing stress and enhancing perceived care quality. Moreover, the literature has also highlighted the benefits of biophilic and healthcare environments on the social dimensions of well-being. Future studies should further explore how biophilic design influences social interactions and well-being, for both patients and healthcare professionals.

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大自然的治愈力量。应用于医疗设施的亲生物设计

医疗机构和医院是人们经常经历压力和焦虑的环境。经验证据突出了在这些环境中纳入自然因素对个人和社区的健康和福祉的积极影响。本文回顾了最近关于亲生物设计在医疗环境中的应用的文献，研究了它对个人和社会福祉的有益影响。概述和总结了亲生物设计的主要原则。最近的系统和范围审查证实，亲生物原则增强患者福祉，支持康复，并提高医疗保健环境的整体质量。实验研究进一步表明，更高水平的亲生物整合，包括虚拟自然体验，在减轻压力和提高感知护理质量方面特别有效。此外，文献还强调了亲生物和医疗保健环境对福祉的社会层面的好处。未来的研究应进一步探讨亲生物设计如何影响社会互动和健康，为患者和医疗保健专业人员。

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Current Opinion in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

CiteScore

12.10

自引率

3.40%

发文量

293

审稿时长

53 days

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