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Nature Rx: Nature prescribing in general practice
Rowena Ivers1, Thomas Astell-Burt2
1FRACGP, PhD, MPH, Academic Leader, Community Based Health Education, Graduate School of Medicine, University Of Wollongong, NSW.
Background:
Nature prescribing involves a health professional recommending time in nature so as to benefit health.
Objective:
This article provides guidance for the implementation of nature prescribing in general practice.
Discussion:
Reviews of evidence show that nature prescribing may improve physical activity, systolic blood pressure, social connection and mental wellbeing. Primary care clinicians can recommend nature-based activities in 'green spaces' (walking or running in parks, bushwalks, animal care or gardening) or 'blue spaces' (walking by water, surfing or sailing).
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