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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.
Australian Journal of General Practice
|April 6, 2023
Summary
Nature prescribing, recommending time in nature for health benefits, is detailed for general practice. Evidence suggests it improves physical activity, blood pressure, social connection, and mental wellbeing.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Nature prescribing is a health intervention where professionals recommend time outdoors.
- This practice aims to leverage natural environments for health improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance for implementing nature prescribing in general practice settings.
- To support primary care clinicians in integrating nature-based health recommendations.
Main Methods:
- Guidance based on reviews of existing evidence on nature prescribing.
- Identification of 'green space' and 'blue space' activities suitable for prescription.
Main Results:
- Evidence indicates nature prescribing can enhance physical activity levels.
- Potential benefits include improved systolic blood pressure, social connection, and mental wellbeing.
Conclusions:
- Nature prescribing offers a viable approach to improve patient health outcomes in primary care.
- Clinicians can prescribe activities in green and blue spaces to support holistic health.
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