A Influência de elementos naturais no bem-estar dos usuários nos ambientes de saúde:  Um panorama das pesquisas de campo

Juliana Gusmão Pereira de Melo; Patrizia Di Trapano

doi:10.46421/euroelecs.v6.7601

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Mrs. Juliana Gusmão Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Mrs. Patrizia Di Trapano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

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https://doi.org/10.46421/euroelecs.v6.7601

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Nature; Work environment; Well-being; Person-environment.

Abstract

Occupational stress levels and their consequences have increased significantly in recent decades worldwide, among workers in various fields. This article aims to analyze the panorama of field research investigating the influence of biophilic healthcare work environments on user well-being. To this end, a systematic literature review was conducted using databases to analyze the methodologies, main results, and existing gaps. All studies concluded that natural elements applied to healthcare work environments favored user well-being. Natural light was identified as the most desired resource by respondents. Views to the outside were considered more appealing when there was greater transparency between the environments. It was also found that people tend to spend less time commuting in hospitals that offer such views. Furthermore, employees, patients, and visitors presented different needs related to biophilia for their well-being, suggesting the importance of considering diverse profiles when planning environments. It is concluded that architectural solutions that integrate natural elements are beneficial for everyone who frequents these environments.

Author Biographies

Mrs. Juliana Gusmão, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Universidade Federal da Paraíba;

Specialist in Interior Design, Ambience and Space Production from the Instituto de Pós-graduação e Graduação;

Master's student in the Postgraduate Program in Architecture at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.

Mrs. Patrizia Di Trapano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

PhD in Architecture from the Postgraduate Program in Architecture at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro;

Associate Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Architecture at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.

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