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RESOURCES | The Healing Effects of Nature

December 2021

Exposure and access to nature, gardens and outdoor views have proven, restorative capabilities that can impact patients, families and staff in numerous, positive ways. Nature can help reduce stress, provide calming distraction, improve emotional and overall wellbeing, and even help speed up the rate of healing and recovery. 

To support improved care and medical outcomes, and enhance the experience for patients and their families, today’s design, facility and care professionals must advance their understanding of nature’s role in health, and incorporate the best and latest research, tools and design solutions.
 

FEATURED WEBINARS
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WEBINAR ON DEMAND | OPEN ACCESS
Positive Impacts of a Hospital Garden on Patients, Families and Nurses
Resource

Gain an understanding of the impact of an evidence-based design (EBD) process to create a hospital garden to reduce stress. Learn the positive effects and see how the garden is used to serve all hospital populations.

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WEBINAR ON DEMAND  | OPEN ACCESS
The Wisdom of Nature – Biophilic Design for Health & Wellness

Event

This webinar explores the science biophilia that embraces nature as the teacher to solve complex issues in challenging building spaces. It explains the mathematics, physics and biology that support the biophilic behavior and discusses design tools for the built environment.

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FEATURED PROJECT
Resource

EDAC ADVOCATE FIRM PROJECT | CAMA, Inc. | 2015 
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

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The landscape master plan and enhancement of interior environments along The Pike harness the healing power of nature, improve way finding, provide places of respite and positive distractions for patients and visitors and include nutritious food offerings.

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WhiteHall
 

FEATURED RESEARCH
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KEY POINT SUMMARY | 2019  
What makes a garden in the elderly care facility well used?
Report

Several previous studies have shown that access to natural environments, such as garden areas, can reduce stress, promote healthy recovery, and improve the overall quality of patient life in elderly care facilities.

READ THE SUMMARY
 

FEATURED RESOURCE
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PROJECT BRIEF | OPEN ACCESS | 2018
A Virtual Nature Experience Reduces Anxiety and Agitation in People with Dementia
Brief

Can a virtual nature experience reduce anxiety and agitation in people with dementia? This study identifies cost-effective treatment strategies that improve quality of life for individuals with dementia when environmental or financial conditions prevent the creation of therapeutic gardens.

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FEATURED PROJECT
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PROJECT INNOVATION HIGHLIGHT | 2018
Dirtworks Sensory Arts Garden

Event

Through interaction with plants and materials that engage the senses – sight, smell, touch, taste, sound – and also movement, the garden provides a much-needed balance of stimulating and calming sensory experiences.

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PIVIUM

 

Patcraft
 

TOP RESOURCES FOR THE HEALING EFFECTS OF NATURE

Event

EBD JOURNAL CLUB | 2018
Exploring the Concepts of Healing Spaces

WEBINAR ON DEMAND | 2018
Alleviating Stress Through Ecotherapy and Biophilic Design

KEY POINT SUMMARY | 2018
Accessing Green Spaces Within a Healthcare Setting: A Mixed Studies Review of Barriers and Facilitators

MEMBER PROJECT | ARCH Design | 2018
Barnes-Jewish Parkview Tower

KEY POINT SUMMARY | 2017
Healing Gardens in Children's Hospitals: Reflections on Benefits, Preferences and Design From Visitors' Books

WEBINAR ON DEMAND | 2016
The Green Road Project: Healing Via Nature for Wounded Warriors

EDAC ADVOCATE FIRM PROJECT | HKS | 2020
Children's Pavilion at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA, a 2019 EBD Touchstone Award Recipient

MEMBER PROJECT | DESIGNTEAM Plus | 2021
Parkview Health Learning Center and Greenhouse

EDAC ADVOCATE FIRM PROJECT | Salvatore Associates | 2014
Stanley Tippett Hospice, Needham, MA

KEY POINT SUMMARY | 2018
Diagnostic Post-Occupancy Evaluation of the Landscape Environments in a Primary Care Clinic: Environmental and Social Performances

KNOWLEDGE REPOSITORY
Over 640 Nature, Views and Gardens Related Research Citations, Articles and Key Point Summaries

 

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Reach key industry stakeholders and help advance the quality of healthcare through design. For more information contact Randy Carter, rcarter@healthdesign.org, (541) 965-1922.
 

ABOUT US

The Center for Health Design is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is to transform healthcare environments for a healthier, safer world through design research, education and advocacy. Learn more. For information about sponsor or partnership opportunities, contact our VP of Relationship Development, Randy Carter.

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