Towards sustainable integration of healing garden at healthcare facilities
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https://doi.org/10.15282/ijim.20.2.2026.12376Keywords:
Healing garden, Healthcare facilities, Well-being, Sustainability, ChallengesAbstract
Healing gardens serve as natural environments that counterbalance the high stress levels experienced by patients and alleviate the emotional impact of being hospitalised, ultimately contributing towards their healing progress and overall well-being. Although healing gardens have become a visible trend in healthcare design, the effectiveness and longevity of these spaces for healing purposes remain questionable. This paper examines the wide-ranging benefits of healing gardens by reviewing relevant literature published between 2000 and 2024. It also outlines the key elements defining the functional and inclusive nature of healing gardens, specifically in healthcare settings, as well as the challenges associated with the development and expansion of healing gardens at healthcare facilities. The findings hope to provide a holistic understanding of the importance and complexity of healing garden development and its sustainability in healthcare facilities, offering valuable insights to healthcare designers, planners, and policymakers.
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