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What landscape elements are needed for hospital healing spaces? Evidence from an empirical study of 10 compact hospitals

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Background: medical landscape land, the use of limited landscape resources to serve patients has become challenging. Methods: This study focused on the landscape environment of 10 hospitals in Guangdong Province, China. Based on the KANO theoretical model, a survey questionnaire was designed and administered to 410 participants. The data were analyzed based on demand attributes, importance, sensitivity, and group differences. Results: The maintenance requirements were the most important item in the sensitivity ranking. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that the users need a safe, quiet, and private environment, owing to their higher requirements, including visual healing, rehabilitation activities, shading and heat preservation, and medical escort. Moreover, adolescents and older adult patients have common and contradictory environmental needs. For example, the landscape environment should provide both an active space and a quiet rehabilitation environment. Conclusion: This study evaluates how landscape resources can be better utilized from the perspective of the user and expands the theory of healing landscapes, which has practical implications for hospital renovation and landscape environment strategies.

Source: Frontiers in Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1243582

Authors: Haoxu Guo, Weiqiang Zhou, Wenbo Lai, Lihao Yao

Institutions: State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building Science, South China University of Technology, Guangdong Ocean University

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Facilities Design and Sustainability

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295