Health Care

To identify the mechanisms by which light impacts human health and performance and review the literature linking light (daylight and artificial light) with health outcomes in healthcare settings.

Adequate and appropriate exposure to light is beneficial for health and well-being of patients as well as staff in healthcare settings.

Natural light should be incorporated into lighting design in healthcare settings, not only because it is beneficial to patients and staff, but also because it is light delivered at no cost and in a form, that most people prefer.