The healthcare environment of recovery rooms is
critical and is often overlooked as a predictor of patients' physical and
psychological recovery. Research has proven that incorporating natural
elements, such as green spaces, sunlight, and biophilic designs, helps reduce
recovery time, decrease reliance on medication, and improve mental health
outcomes. This paper reviews previous findings to establish how natural
resources can accelerate recovery, reduce the need for medications, and improve
the patient’s mental health. The paper applies Attention Restoration Theory
(ART) to explain how nature helps reduce cognitive fatigue and, consequently,
facilitates recovery. The study's findings indicate that healthcare
organizations should consider incorporating natural elements into their
buildings, as this is an affordable way to enhance patients' well-being. The
central thesis is that natural details enhance the cognitive restoration
process and, therefore, decrease mental fatigue, which may lead to faster recovery.
Ultimately, this paper explains how integrating nature into the design of
healthcare facilities can be a cost-efficient way to achieve better patient
recovery and, thus, better health and hospital environments.