Healing Havens: How Evidence-Based Design is Transforming Medical Spaces Into Therapeutic Environments.

Objectives: To explore how evidence-based design is transforming healthcare environments into transforming spaces that improve patient outcomes and staff experiences.

Background: Traditional hospital designs often prioritize functionality over patient and staff well-being. This editorial examines the shift toward evidence-based design in healthcare facilities.

Methods: We review recent studies and case examples demonstrating the impact of thoughtful healthcare design on infection rates, patient recovery, and staff performance.

Results: Evidence shows that elements such as private rooms, access to nature, and improved lighting can significantly reduce infections, accelerate healing, and enhance staff satisfaction.

Conclusions: Implementing evidence-based design principles in healthcare environments can lead to measurable improvements in patient outcomes, staff performance, and overall healthcare quality.