Salutogenic design as a health preservation technology: prospects for implementation in public health

Abstract

Introduction. The concept of salutogenic design, focused on creating a healthy environment, is based on the salutogenesis concept, developed back in the 1970s by Aaron Antonovsky. This approach is becoming increasingly popular in urban planning, development, and certification of buildings, offices, and medical facilities. Due to ongoing national projects, there is an increasing demand for specialists in public health and salutogenic design in Russia, which has justified the creation of an interdisciplinary educational program.

Objective. To present the implementation of the network master's program "Salutogenic Design" in the field of public health and the creation of a healthy urban environment.

Materials and methods. We conducted literature review on existing practices for applying salutogenic design in urban planning and described the implementation of the network master's program "Salutogenic Design" at the Institute of Leadership and Health Management of the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University) and Moscow institute of architecture (MIARCH).

Results. The concept of salutogenic design is a prominent scientific and practical issue for researchers, professional community, and executive authorities worldwide, with particular interest in implementation studies of salutogenic design for designing and constructing environments, transport, medical organizations, and the urban landscape, as well as developing tools for urban environment assessment. The master's program "Salutogenic Design" is a unique educational experience that includes the development of professional skills in an interdisciplinary area of health sciences and urban planning, distinguishing it from other educational projects.

Conclusion. The concept of salutogenic design implies joint work of the health sector and the field of construction, design, and architecture. The master's program "Salutogenic Design" is a unique combination of disciplines, designed to prepare specialists for designing "healthy" urban spaces.