Miola L, Boldrini A, Pazzaglia F
Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Via Venezia, 8, 35131, Padova, Italy.
Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Via Venezia, 8, 35131, Padova, Italy.
Curr Opin Psychol. 2025 Aug;64:102049. doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102049. Epub 2025 May 12.
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.
医疗保健机构和医院是人们普遍会经历压力和焦虑的环境。实证证据表明，在这些环境中融入自然元素对个人和社区的健康与福祉具有积极影响。本文回顾了近期关于亲生物设计在医疗环境中应用的文献，探讨其对个人和社会福祉的有益影响。亲生物设计的主要原则得到了概述和总结。近期的系统综述和范围综述证实，亲生物原则可提升患者福祉、支持康复并改善医疗环境的整体质量。实验研究进一步表明，更高水平的亲生物融合，包括虚拟自然体验，在减轻压力和提高感知护理质量方面尤为有效。此外，文献还强调了亲生物与医疗环境对福祉社会层面的益处。未来的研究应进一步探索亲生物设计如何影响患者和医护人员的社会互动及福祉。
