The impact of physical environments on outpatient mental health recovery: A design-oriented qualitative study of patient perspectives.

ABSTRACT: The physical environment has been shown to affect the emotional states of patients receiving mental health treatment, yet it remains unknown whether physical space design may play a role in optimizing the delivery of mental health care. Principles of architectural design and human-centered co-design have been applied to enhance the patient experience of facility environments; however, little is known about how patients view the impact of physical spaces on their recovery. In this qualitative study, we aimed to understand patient perspectives of how physical environments contribute to mental wellbeing and personal experiences of recovery, in the context of informing future design efforts. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 13 participants receiving outpatient mental he

SUBMITTER: Sui TY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10115290 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature