International Islamic Medical Journal
Vol 6 No 1 (2024): June

Healing Garden as a Green Open Space in Hospital

Lestari, Marselli Widya (Unknown)
Favurita, Anisgupta Larasaty (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jul 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Natural environments within healthcare settings have received growing interest for their potential role in supporting health and well-being. Healing gardens are typically green open spaces within hospitals that promote the physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation of patients, also benefiting the staff and visitors. This paper presents a narrative review pertaining to the theoretical underpinnings, history, and empirical research on the effectiveness of healing gardens in health care settings. Result: It has been reviewed in recent literature that healing gardens have a huge effect on stress reduction, mood enhancement, improved cognitive functioning, and accelerated physical recovery. Some key design principles, such as access, sensory stimulus, and restorative components, arebanner in maximizing this potential therapy. Healing gardens, therefore, become one of the most cost-effective ways for patient care and staff well-being; however, there might be some little challenges in implementing and maintaining them. Conclusion: Future research should be directed toward long-term impacts and design innovations that ensure maximum efficacy of these therapeutic spaces. Future work into the healing garden would focus on developing more patient-centered, restorative, and sustainable healing environments that underscore this deep connection between nature and health.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IIMJ

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

The International Islamic Medical Journal (IIMJ) is the official journal of Faculty of Medicine, University of Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Indonesia. It serves primarily as a forum for education and intellectual discourse for health professionals namely in clinical medicine but covers diverse issues ...