The objective of this review was to provide an overview of the existing knowledge of the benefits of nature-based rehabilitation for patients with impairments after acquired brain injury. Systematic searches were conducted across PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Scopus, but only seven studies could be included. Nature-based rehabilitation seems to benefit individuals with an acquired brain injury, as both motor -and sensory-motor functions, as well as cognitive functions were significantly improved. Most of the studies also found an improvement of quality of life. The benefits on anxiety and depression were not clear. The studies used different approaches, outcome measures, and study designs that made comparisons difficult. Recommendations for future studies are offered.
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