Wayfinding Systems and Color to Increase Well-Being in Healthcare Facilities Spaces

García-Rosales, Gonzalo; Navarro, Pilar Chías; Sánchez, Manuel de Miguel; Perea, Enrique Castaño

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-93749-6_116

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“…Contrasting colors and intensities may aid in the process of discernment of different spatial elements for the purpose of definition, separating different areas, showing directions, marking floor levels, signaling intersections, and indicating destinations. Previous research also indicated that color should be used carefully and recommended that only a limited number of contrasting colors be used, due to the possibility of users, especially those undergoing highly stressful circumstances, not distinguishing and memorizing subtle nuances [103,118]. Materials and finishes of the interior environment also seem to influence wayfinding: literatures suggest an effect on safety, specifically avoiding slippery flooring which can lead to injuries [104,119].…”

Section: Aesthetic Components' Effect On Wayfinding Performancementioning

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Assessment of Wayfinding Performance in Complex Healthcare Facilities: A Conceptual Framework

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Wayfinding is considered to be one of the most demanding challenges to be performed by hospitals’ users. Wayfinding has been an interest among researchers from different fields, such as architecture, interior design, cognitive psychology, and facilities management, to name a few. Previous scholars have highlighted the need for a holistic framework taking into consideration both user and environmental factors. A narrative review of the literature was carried out to understand the full extent of the issue and address the ever-increasing demand for a holistic assessment framework. This article attempts to address the underlying gap by proposing a comprehensive framework that takes into account both facets of the issue through a narrative review of the literature to some of the most prominent research attempts to address the problem of wayfinding in complex healthcare settings. Furthermore, the proposed framework can assist both researchers and practicing professionals by providing a comprehensive understanding of the issue of complex wayfinding as well as of the variables to be investigated in the assessment process.

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Section: Aesthetic Components' Effect On Wayfinding Performancementioning

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Assessment of Wayfinding Performance in Complex Healthcare Facilities: A Conceptual Framework

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“…Wall colors of patients' rooms should be near blue and green (Wohlwill, 1966). Color may affect the perceived size and warmth of the room for the inpatient, enhance introversion or extroversion, incite anger or relaxation, and affect physiological responses to the surrounding environment in the hospital (Rosales et al, 2018).…”

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The Psychological Supportive Design Features in Hospitals: Case of a Public Jordanian Hospital in Amman

Al-Bqour

Rababeh

Al-Rabady

2021

HERD

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to develop a practical framework that combines the psychological supportive design features in hospitals’ healing environments, also, to examine the implementation of these features in a Jordanian public hospital. Background: Positive psychological feelings are the hidden powerful treatment in hospitals. Although that Jordan represents a third-world country, it is counted as one of the most sought-after healthcare locations in the Middle East for its distinguished healthcare serveries (Private Hospitals Association, 2019). Nevertheless, the architectural and interior design of the healthcare facilities in Jordan usually ignores the inpatients’ psychological needs. Also, there is an absence of practicing a set of psychological supportive design features to guide the hospitals’ design in Jordan. Method: Design features are obtained from the main theories in the field of supportive healing environments. A large Jordanian public hospital was selected to be assessed in terms of these features within the developed practical framework. This study adopts a mixed methodology; data are collected using different methods, mainly literature review, site inventory, and inpatients’ questionnaire. Results: The studied hospital remains moderately considerable in terms of the psychologically supportive design features. However, the nature connectivity aspect is not satisfactorily considered in the studied hospital design. Conclusion: This study suggests a responsive design that fosters interaction and integration with surrounding nature in order to increase levels of connectivity with nature. The studied design features in this study could work as guiding principles for Jordanian hospitals’ designers.

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“…For instance, concluded that light and color in the physical care environment are perceived as psychologically supportive from the users' perspective. García-Rosales et al (2018) emphasized the significant role of factors such as light and color in promoting well-being, establishing the visual relationship between outdoor and indoor spaces, orientation, and comfort in movements within hospitals, and rest for users. Mehrotra et al (2015) have shown that in a multifunctional environment inhabited by a variety of people, such as the treatment rooms of a hospital, the design of the lighting system plays an important role in the comfort of patients, the critical visual requirements of hospital staff, and the comfort and visual needs of visitors.…”

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Understanding the interplay of light, color, and interior design in healthcare spaces

Khaleghimoghaddam

2023

DRArch

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Healthcare facilities have evolved from strictly functional to therapeutic places, integrating spiritual and psychological components of health. Design issues must be given specific attention to establish a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes successful therapy and stress alleviation. Color and light have a tremendous influence on the human mind and body, according to extensive studies, making them critical aspects of healthcare facility design. This study’s approach is to contribute to the construction of more effective therapeutic settings by investigating the effects of color and light on human wellness and providing design alternatives. So, it tries to provide a complete design paradigm that combines the strategic use of color and light in healthcare facility interior design. Because healthcare institutions play an important role in improving general well-being, this approach can help to create more effective healing settings. To provide the theoretical framework and collect data, this study uses a combination of library studies and descriptive research. The research initially investigates the notion of color and light, then explains their impact on physical and mental health disorders, as well as their use in therapeutic settings. The study concludes with the creation of a conceptual model and recommended design solutions for healthcare facilities.

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Wayfinding Systems and Color to Increase Well-Being in Healthcare Facilities Spaces

Cited by 3 publications

References 5 publications

Assessment of Wayfinding Performance in Complex Healthcare Facilities: A Conceptual Framework

Assessment of Wayfinding Performance in Complex Healthcare Facilities: A Conceptual Framework

The Psychological Supportive Design Features in Hospitals: Case of a Public Jordanian Hospital in Amman

Understanding the interplay of light, color, and interior design in healthcare spaces

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