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Volume 17, Issue 3 (2025)
Iran J War Public Health 2025, 17(3): 1001-1009 |
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Received: 2025/07/19 | Accepted: 2025/08/26 | Published: 2025/07/19
Received: 2025/07/19 | Accepted: 2025/08/26 | Published: 2025/07/19
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Khademi Kalantari S, Mirzakhani N. Architectural Considerations and Design for Rehabilitation Centers for war related Post-traumatic stress disorder patients in Iran. Iran J War Public Health 2025; 17 (3) :1001-1009
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Aims: This study explored and proposed architectural design strategies for rehabilitation centers serving individuals affected by war-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Iran.
Methods: Employing a comprehensive mixed-methods approach, the study integrates a literature review of global best practices in healing architecture, expert consultations involving architects, psychologists, and PTSD patients, as well as on-site analyses of existing rehabilitation facilities within Iran.
Findings: The literature review revealed a consistent emphasis on trauma-informed design principles such as predictability, privacy, and sensory modulation as critical components in reducing anxiety and fostering emotional regulation. Case studies of exemplary facilities worldwide demonstrated the success of incorporating natural light, views of nature, flexible layouts, and quiet zones in PTSD-centered spaces.
.Survey results highlighted the high importance placed on elements like natural lighting, calming color schemes, sound insulation, ergonomic furnishings, and spatial arrangements that balance privacy with social interaction. These findings were triangulated with feedback from mental health professionals and architects, resulting in a set of evidence-based design guidelines tailored to the cultural and socio-economic context of Iranian rehabilitation settings.
Conclusion: This research contributes to the field of architectural design for mental health by offering actionable and context-sensitive strategies. These recommendations aim to enhance the quality of care and accelerate the healing process for war-affected individuals, while addressing the limitations of existing infrastructure and resources.
Methods: Employing a comprehensive mixed-methods approach, the study integrates a literature review of global best practices in healing architecture, expert consultations involving architects, psychologists, and PTSD patients, as well as on-site analyses of existing rehabilitation facilities within Iran.
Findings: The literature review revealed a consistent emphasis on trauma-informed design principles such as predictability, privacy, and sensory modulation as critical components in reducing anxiety and fostering emotional regulation. Case studies of exemplary facilities worldwide demonstrated the success of incorporating natural light, views of nature, flexible layouts, and quiet zones in PTSD-centered spaces.
.Survey results highlighted the high importance placed on elements like natural lighting, calming color schemes, sound insulation, ergonomic furnishings, and spatial arrangements that balance privacy with social interaction. These findings were triangulated with feedback from mental health professionals and architects, resulting in a set of evidence-based design guidelines tailored to the cultural and socio-economic context of Iranian rehabilitation settings.
Conclusion: This research contributes to the field of architectural design for mental health by offering actionable and context-sensitive strategies. These recommendations aim to enhance the quality of care and accelerate the healing process for war-affected individuals, while addressing the limitations of existing infrastructure and resources.
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