Yaşlı Bireyler İçin İyileştirici Mekânlar: Antalya’da Bedensel ve Ruhsal Sağlığı Destekleyen Yaklaşımlar

Öz

Bu çalışma, modern kentlerde yaşlı bireylerin bedensel ve ruhsal sağlığını destekleyen iyileştirici mekânların önemini incelemektedir. Araştırma, yaşlı bireylerin sağlık ve yaşam kalitesini artırmayı hedefleyen tasarım yaklaşımlarını ele alarak, doğa, gün ışığı, sessizlik, renk ve ergonomik düzenlemelerin iyileştirici etkilerini analiz etmektedir. Çalışmanın örneklemini, amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak Antalya'da seçilen özel bir yaşlı bakım merkezinde ikamet eden 65-75 yaş arası 5 gönüllü katılımcı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri, ilgili merkezde yapılan alan gözlemleri ve katılımcılarla gerçekleştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler aracılığıyla elde edilmiş olup, toplanan nitel veriler Tematik İçerik Analizi (TCA) yöntemiyle değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmada elde edilen bulgular, gün ışığı, doğal sesler ve yeşil alanların, yaşlı bireylerin ruhsal iyilik hali üzerinde belirgin bir pozitif etki yarattığını göstermiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, renklerin ve malzemelerin, bireylerin mekâna karşı hissettikleri aidiyet ve huzur duygusunu artırmada kritik bir öneme sahip olduğu belirtilmiştir. Özellikle ahşap ve taş gibi doğal malzemelerin sıcaklık ve güven hissi sağladığı, plastik ve metal gibi soğuk malzemelerin ise bu hissi olumsuz etkilediği görülmüştür. Araştırmanın önemli bir bulgusu, sosyal etkileşim fırsatlarının sınırlı olduğu mekânların yalnızlık hissini artırdığıdır. Bu bağlamda, toplu etkinlik alanları, sohbet köşeleri ve sosyal bağları güçlendiren düzenlemelerin bireylerin yaşam kalitesine olumlu katkı sağladığı ifade edilmiştir. Ergonomik tasarım eksiklikleri ise fiziksel konfor ve hareket kolaylığı açısından eleştirilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, çalışma, yaşlı bireylerin sağlık hizmeti aldıkları mekânlarda doğayı temel alan biyofilik tasarım, aydınlatma, akustik düzenlemeler ve sosyal etkileşim alanlarının iyileştirici etkilerini bilimsel olarak ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma, yaşlı bireylerin fiziksel ve ruhsal sağlığını destekleyecek daha kapsamlı ve bireyselleştirilmiş mekânların tasarlanması gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Bu bağlamda, mekânsal düzenlemeler sadece bireylerin fiziksel ihtiyaçlarını değil, aynı zamanda duygusal ve sosyal gereksinimlerini de karşılamalıdır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• İyileştiren Mekanlar
• Yaşlı Bakımı ve İyileşme
• Mekân Tasarımı ve Sağlık
• Yaşlı
• İç Mekan

Healing Spaces for Elderly Individuals: Approaches Supporting Physical and Mental Health in Antalya

Öz

This study examines the importance of healing spaces that support the physical and mental health of elderly individuals in modern cities. By addressing design approaches aimed at improving the health and quality of life of elderly individuals, the research analyzes the healing effects of nature, daylight, silence, color, and ergonomic arrangements. The sample of the study consists of 5 volunteer participants aged between 65 and 75, residing in a private elderly care center selected in Antalya using the purposive sampling method. The data of the research were obtained through field observations conducted at the relevant center and semi-structured interviews held with the participants, and the collected qualitative data were evaluated using the Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) method. The findings obtained in the research showed that daylight, natural sounds, and green spaces have a significant positive impact on the mental well-being of elderly individuals. In addition, it was noted that colors and materials play a critical role in enhancing individuals' sense of belonging and peace toward the space. In particular, it was observed that natural materials such as wood and stone provide a sense of warmth and trust, while cold materials such as plastic and metal negatively affect this feeling. An important finding of the research is that spaces with limited social interaction opportunities increase the feeling of loneliness. In this context, it was stated that communal activity areas, conversation corners, and arrangements that strengthen social bonds positively contribute to the quality of life of individuals. On the other hand, ergonomic design deficiencies were criticized in terms of physical comfort and ease of movement. Consequently, the study scientifically reveals the healing effects of nature-based biophilic design, lighting, acoustic arrangements, and social interaction areas in spaces where elderly individuals receive healthcare services. The research emphasizes the need to design more comprehensive and individualized spaces that will support the physical and mental health of elderly individuals. In this context, spatial arrangements must meet not only the physical needs of individuals but also their emotional and social requirements.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Healing Environments
• Elderly Care and Recovery
• Spatial Design and Health
• Elderly
• Interior Space

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