A Systematic Review of Research Gaps in the Built Environment of Inpatient Healthcare Settings.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study utilized the evidence-gap map method and critically examined the scope, methodologies, and focus of the studies that investigated the influence of the built environment on inpatient healthcare settings over a decade (2010-2021).

Methods

We conducted a systematic review per the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines and surveyed 406 articles, primarily from North America and Europe.

Results

Our findings revealed a dominant focus on architectural features (73%), such as room design and ward layout. Comparatively, there was less emphasis on interior-, ambient-, social-, and nature-related features. Most previous studies explored multiple environmental features, which indicated the intricacy of this field. Resear

SUBMITTER: Elf M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11491052 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature