Occupant Comfort in Hospitals
Abstract
Occupant comfort aims to meet the necessary needs for an individual to live in a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment. This, in turn, enhances health, productivity, and happiness while reducing stress. Factors affecting occupant comfort, such as ventilation, daylight, views, and noise control, improve indoor quality and support human health. The purpose of this study is to conduct a literature review on occupant comfort in hospitals, determining the comfort criteria and design requirements for hospitals with different occupant profiles, such as healthcare staff, patients, and companion. The study will identify occupant comfort criteria specific to hospitals and explore the design standards needed to ensure occupant comfort. The goal is to improve the quality of life in hospitals and increase occupant satisfaction. Ultimately, considering the physical environment components in the design can increase hospital staff productivity, reduce workplace accidents, and improve patient sleep quality. Additionally, it can positively influence factors such as hospital stay duration, mortality rate, and painkiller usage.Keywords
Hospitals, Sustainable hospitals, User comfort