Yes, I believe that beaty, specifically hospital architecture will faster the recovery

Dear Rainer,

There are studies showing that the design of a hospital affects its functionality in terms of healing better for patients:

" Hospital architecture and designs have transformed over time,  from the once sterile white walls and stark decor to vibrant colors and eye-catching materials on the interior and exterior. The elements in today’s best designs have been proven to improve patient care. "

read more here:

http://www.healthcarebusinesstech.com/the-25-most-beautiful-hospital-designs-in-the-world/

see also:

http://www.healthcarebusinesstech.com/the-25-most-beautiful-hospital-designs-in-the-world/

https://hbr.org/2015/10/better-healing-from-better-hospital-design

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nature-that-nurtures/

http://www.onlinemastersinpublichealth.com/impressive-hospitals/

hope these help

Best,

Aryan

Dear Marianne,

thank you very much for sharing your opinion. I appreciate your opinion a lot.

Yours sincerely,

Rainer

Dear Aryan,

thank you very much for your reply. Thank you in particular for providing references regarding patient recovery. I appreciate your reply a lot.

Yours sincerely,

Rainer

Even in a study of the impact of design of a hospital, has does one really know that the "design" which impacted "patient recovery" vs. other factors. Were these studies randomized controlled trials? If not, why not? If so, what was the nature of the controls? Did all patient recover from the "same disease process, and same stage of disease process" and suitable matched before randomization? These RCT studies are very difficult to do regarding "design" and "impact on patient recovery", and if not an RCT, the study results are very difficult to interpret.

Dennis

Dennis Mazur

The ambiance of the hospital plays a major role in recovery of the patient.

ِDear Rainer Spiegel

Hi

I wanted to write " It surly is effective" but, I remembered, if the patient's home and living conditions are not good enough, he/she likes to spend more time in the beautiful hospital. May be it work unconsciously.

Dear Dr Milani,

Dear Dr Rani,

Dear Dr Mazur,

thank you so much for your replies, which I appreciate a lot. Indeed, the design of those studies would be very relevant, so I agree with this recommendation.

Yours sincerely,

Rainer

A bland, uninspiring, poorly functional architectural ambience can work negatively if it conveys a negative placebo effect and creates doubt about the treatments provided there. Similarly, a pleasing, esthetic and functional design can convey a positive placebo effect by enhancing the prestige of the practitioners working in such a well thought-out building. Clinicians rely on the positive placebo effect telegraphed by the accouterments of of their dress, their mannerisms and surroundings to develop a trusting relationship with their patients. It is that trust that improves treatment outcomes.

Dear Dr Nutter,

thank you very much for contributing to this question/discussion.

I appreciate your reply a lot.

Yours sincerely,

Rainer

Recent research on quality of patient's recovery show that patient's satisfaction plays important role in their recovery process.

Not only that well designed environment can enhance the privacy, comfort, and sense of control of the patient ( thereby increasing patient's satisfaction with the hospital treatment), but according to some studies it can also

help to reduce errors, falls, and infections.

Article Healing environment: A review of the impact of physical envi...

Dear Dr Bublić,

thank you so much for your excellent reply and for contributing a link to the article.

Yours sincerely,

Rainer