Exploring Indoor Environmental Design Factors in Healthcare Settings towards Users’ Well-being

This study explores environmental design factors that foster a healing and supportive healthcare indoor environment for staff and patients. In this comprehensive review, architectural as environmental design solutions are highlighted as a solution to improving patient outcomes, staff well-being and healthcare experiences. A thorough literature review highlights indoor design aspects that provide comfortable and healing healthcare environments. This finding can explore new architectural design notions for healthcare settings. This study's systematic methodology provides an in-depth analysis, offering a comprehending the connection between healthcare design factors and how it affects health outcomes. The original selection for this study included 360 peer-reviewed publications from different publishers. Out of these, 115 publications or articles that matched the topic of the study were vetted. 38 papers, book chapters and journals were finally selected for assessment and classification following a rigorous screening process. The review involves research questions, database searches, inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction, quality assessment, data synthesis and structured reporting. Key findings show that single-bed rooms minimise hospital-acquired infections and improve patient comfort. Acuity-adaptable room setups and ergonomic designs improve staff efficiency and patient care. Natural ventilation and daylight enhance interior air quality, minimise airborne contaminants and speed recovery. Biophilic design components like plants and views improve mental health and resilience. Visual arts and sensory aspects make patients feel welcome and less stressed. Evidence-based healthcare design creates environments that prioritise human health and well-being. Healthcare facilities may create healing and comfortable settings by prioritising environmental attributes.