Research on interdisciplinary healing environment

The physical environment is an important factor in the healing process and is proven to be beneficiary on health outcome in residential care (Laursen et al. 2014). Regarding future health visions and the European consensus,... [ view full abstract ]

The physical environment is an important factor in the healing process and is proven to be beneficiary on health outcome in residential care (Laursen et al. 2014). Regarding future health visions and the European consensus, more care will be provided at the patients home with the intention to keep the ageing population at their homes. To provide an optimal healthcare at the patients home, a profound element of evidence is suggested.
University College VIVES performs a scientific research for three years in a close cooperation with the field and the end-user, where a systematic review will be conducted about a healing environment at the homes of the ageing population. Participating educational programs are: bachelor in occupational therapy, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor of speech language therapy and audiology, bachelor in nutrition and dietetics and bachelor in biomedical laboratory science. Students as well are participating to narrow the gap between theoretical research and applied research.
The aim of this research is to outline a summary of interdisciplinary approaches regarding the physical environment at the homes of the ageing population to enhance a healing environment.

References

Laursen, J., Danielsen, A., & Rosenberg, J. 2014. Effects of environmental design on patient outcome: a systematic review. HERD, 7, (4) 108-119