Keywords
Rehabilitation gardens
Waterscapes
Evidence-based design
Submitted : 2024-05-24
Accepted : 2024-06-08
Published : 2024-06-23
Abstract
The aim of the article is to explore the influence of the water landscape design of a rehabilitation garden for patients with mental disorders on the recovery effect of patients, intending to provide a better rehabilitation environment for patients with mental disorders. Based on literature research, this article reviews three aspects of evidence-based design theory, the concept of water landscape in rehabilitation gardens, and the types of water features in rehabilitation gardens. The results show that well-designed water features can significantly improve patients’ psychological state and reduce anxiety and stress, and that water landscape design in rehabilitation gardens is an effective rehabilitation tool that can facilitate the recovery process of patients with mental disorders. Future designs should take into full consideration patients’ needs and preferences, as well as best practices in waterscape design, to maximize its positive impact on patients’ recovery.
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