Implementing An Innovative Design Charrette: Creating Healing Environments for Clinicians and Patients' Well-being

• Main Authors: Susan O'Hara (Author), Stephen Langston (Author), Vincent Della Donna (Author), Robin Toft Klar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Ohio State University Libraries, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 2573-7643; 10.18061/bhac.v8i2.9917
• Keywords: healing; restorative space; design charrette; healthcare built environment; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270
• Source: Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 18-27 (2024)

Clinicians, staff, patients, and visitors use the healthcare environment, and a deeper understanding of spatial elements that promote their well-being is necessary. However, clinical and academic nursing does not naturally fit within the field of architectural design and planning. A design charrette, an interactive and innovative approach for faculty, staff, and clinicians, offers participants a chance to be creative in merging evidence-based practice with evidence-based design principles to aid in well-being. This educational brief outlines the process and outcomes of spaces that promote well-being and restoration. The design example presented is a restorative space in a clinical unit. We describe the methods of this teaching experience and highlight the application of a design charrette for a clinical unit.