In the last ten years,'nature'and biophilic design have received widespread attention in
architecture, especially in response to growing environmental challenges. However, open …

Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is a process of evaluating the performance of a building
after it has been occupied for at least several years. The authors conducted a …

The shortage of healthcare workers is a growing concern. The COVID-19 pandemic and
retirement wave have accelerated turnover rates. This systematic review aimed to identify …

INTRODUCTION: Healthcare facilities are complex infrastructures where different features
from technological, social, clinical and architectural field interact. In modern healthcare …

Several industry-led initiatives in various countries demonstrate a new interest in wellbeing
and buildings. This paper adopts a scoping review method aiming to establish the most …

This study demonstrates the needs for developing the design of our hospitals to play a
tangible role in the restoration of their patients. The investigative review of research literature …

Hospitals are complex, high-performance systems that demand continuous quality
improvement. Several instruments evaluate the organizational or clinical qualities but very …

Purpose Previous studies show that the hospital environment and the behavior of health
care personnel may predict patients' perceptions of care quality. The aim of the study was to …

Objective: This study aims to review and synthesize the empirical evidence about the
connection between healthcare facility design and the mental health of healthcare …

Purpose: To evaluate if a changed physical environment following redesign of a hospital
ward influenced neurological patient physical and social activity. Methods: A “before and …