Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 4, 2025
11:21
Methodology for Establishing a Community-Wide Life Laboratory for Capturing Unobtrusive and Continuous Remote Activity and Health Data
Published on: July 27, 2018
8.2K
Nature-Based Interventions Targeting Elderly People's Health and Well-Being: An Evidence Map.
Giulia Catissi1, Gabriela Gouveia2, Roberta Maria Savieto3
1Albert Einstein Israeli Faculty of Health Sciences, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo 05651-901, Brazil.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 26, 2024
Summary
Nature-based interventions like forest bathing and hiking positively impact older adults' health and well-being. This evidence map highlights their benefits for physical and mental health, promoting healthy aging strategies.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Environmental Health
- Public Health and Well-being
Background:
- Healthy aging prioritizes functional abilities and quality of life beyond disease absence.
- Nature-based interventions are recognized for their scientifically validated contributions to healthy aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create an evidence map of nature-based interventions for older adults' health.
- To showcase interventions targeting physical and mental well-being in the elderly.
Main Methods:
- Systematic analysis of systematic reviews and clinical trials.
- Utilized Appraisal Tools for Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR2) and Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT).
- Conducted a decade-long systematic search across major scientific databases.
Main Results:
- Identified twelve eligible articles detailing interventions like forest bathing, hiking, and therapeutic gardens.
- Outcomes encompassed physical health (cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuro-immuno-endocrinological) and mental/behavioral aspects.
- Developed a comprehensive map integrating interventions, outcomes, and quality assessments.
Conclusions:
- Nature-based interventions demonstrate significant positive effects on elderly health.
- Findings support program development and policy-making for healthy aging.
- Encourages healthcare professional dialogue on integrating nature-based practices and highlights research needs in the Southern Hemisphere.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Community Based Intervention
43
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
43
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
892
Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
892
01:20Lifestyle Factors and Health
49
Lifestyle factors play a critical role in maintaining overall health and preventing chronic diseases. Key elements, such as regular physical activity, a nutritious diet, and abstinence from smoking, can significantly enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being while reducing the risk of several life-threatening conditions.
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, whether through structured exercise or casual activities like walking, biking, or dancing, is a cornerstone of a...
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, whether through structured exercise or casual activities like walking, biking, or dancing, is a cornerstone of a...
49
01:29Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions
2.2K
Creating and executing a nursing diagnosis helps nurses plan care and guide patient, family, and community interventions. They are developed based on a patient's physical evaluation and support measuring the outcomes. It is not recommended to select random interventions throughout the planning process. Instead, consider the following six essential factors when choosing interventions:
2.2K
01:30Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI
32
Adopting a healthier lifestyle often requires overcoming significant challenges, but leveraging psychological, social, and cultural resources can facilitate meaningful change. Effective self-change hinges on understanding and applying key tools such as motivation and goal setting, which help sustain efforts toward long-term health benefits.
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...
Motivation and Self-Determination
Motivation, the driving force behind behavior, plays a pivotal role at every stage of the change process. The research...
32
01:21Dimensions of Health and Illness
7.3K
The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.
7.3K