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<p>Hospital interior corridors represent some of the most frequently used yet least studied spaces in relation to their psychological impact, as they are commonly designed as transitional areas that lack a therapeutic dimension. Contemporary literature in Healing Architecture, psychological restoration theories (ART/SRT), and Neuro-Architecture highlights the capacity of these spaces to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support cognitive comfort. However, field-based tools for systematically assessing this role remain limited, particularly within Arab healthcare contexts. This study aims to develop and apply the Therapeutic Corridor Assessment Framework (TCAF) as an evidence-informed diagnostic and design-guidance framework integrating four domains: Physical, Neurocognitive, Psychosocial, and Visual–Environmental Factors, grounded in the principles of Healing Architecture and WELL v2 standards. A case study methodology was employed to evaluate the inpatient corridors at Mansoura University Oncology Center. Physical Factors were assessed using calibrated environmental measurements, including lighting levels, noise, air quality, and thermal comfort. Neurocognitive, Psychosocial, and Visual–Environmental Factors were evaluated through structured field observation and architectural drawing analysis. The TCAF framework was reviewed and refined by a panel of seven experts in hospital design and healing architecture, who also validated the relative weighting of the four domains using a 5-point Likert scale. The application of TCAF revealed an overall weighted performance score of 2.2 out of 5, indicating a moderate-to-low corridor performance and a clear shortfall in therapeutic and restorative effectiveness—particularly in wayfinding clarity, psychosocial support, and visual–environmental quality. At its current stage, TCAF is positioned as a diagnostic and design-guidance framework; accordingly, the study translates the diagnostic outcomes into an integrated design strategy aimed at enhancing the restorative performance of hospital corridors and supporting evidence-based decision-making in healthcare environments.</p>

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Assessment and design framework for therapeutic hospital corridors: from transitional spaces to restorative environments for psychological Well-Being-A case study at Mansoura oncology center

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    2026年2月25日

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  • Heba M. Abdou,
  • Muhammad Akbar,
  • Nanees Abdelhamid Elsayyad

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Hospital interior corridors represent some of the most frequently used yet least studied spaces in relation to their psychological impact, as they are commonly designed as transitional areas that lack a therapeutic dimension. Contemporary literature in Healing Architecture, psychological restoration theories (ART/SRT), and Neuro-Architecture highlights the capacity of these spaces to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support cognitive comfort. However, field-based tools for systematically assessing this role remain limited, particularly within Arab healthcare contexts. This study aims to develop and apply the Therapeutic Corridor Assessment Framework (TCAF) as an evidence-informed diagnostic and design-guidance framework integrating four domains: Physical, Neurocognitive, Psychosocial, and Visual–Environmental Factors, grounded in the principles of Healing Architecture and WELL v2 standards. A case study methodology was employed to evaluate the inpatient corridors at Mansoura University Oncology Center. Physical Factors were assessed using calibrated environmental measurements, including lighting levels, noise, air quality, and thermal comfort. Neurocognitive, Psychosocial, and Visual–Environmental Factors were evaluated through structured field observation and architectural drawing analysis. The TCAF framework was reviewed and refined by a panel of seven experts in hospital design and healing architecture, who also validated the relative weighting of the four domains using a 5-point Likert scale. The application of TCAF revealed an overall weighted performance score of 2.2 out of 5, indicating a moderate-to-low corridor performance and a clear shortfall in therapeutic and restorative effectiveness—particularly in wayfinding clarity, psychosocial support, and visual–environmental quality. At its current stage, TCAF is positioned as a diagnostic and design-guidance framework; accordingly, the study translates the diagnostic outcomes into an integrated design strategy aimed at enhancing the restorative performance of hospital corridors and supporting evidence-based decision-making in healthcare environments.