Nature and human well-being: a systematic review of empirical evidence from nature-based interventions

Silva, Ana Nunes da; Matos, Marlene; Gonçalves, Mariana

doi:10.1080/09640568.2023.2227761

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“…In the context of sustainable development, human intervention in ecosystems has become increasingly essential [6]. As environmental changes intensify, there is a growing need for humans to intervene in ecosystems to preserve or restore ecosystem services and biodiversity.…”

Section: Positive Human Intervention In Ecosystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Beyond Limit: A Service Design Intervention to Enhance Sustainable Awareness in Sanyang Wetland Community

Liu,

Zhang

2024

Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications

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The Sanyang Wetland, once a vital agricultural resource, faces severe ecological challenges due to persistent reclamation efforts and local activities. Water quality has deteriorated, leading to eutrophication and a loss of wetland attributes. This paper proposes an integrated approach to address these issues, combining ecological restoration with sustainable education. We introduce two key components: an artificial wetland in a greenhouse and education for sustainability. The wetland family park setup, including artificial floating islands, serves as a practical example within the digital twin application of this approach. It engages the public, particularly teenagers, in wetland conservation through an immersive educational experience. This study addresses ecological and educational dimensions simultaneously. It emphasizes sustained research and collaboration for impactful results, offering insights applicable in various contexts. This work presents a promising path to enhance wetland ecosystems, raise awareness, and empower communities to contribute to their preservation.

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Section: Positive Human Intervention In Ecosystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Beyond Limit: A Service Design Intervention to Enhance Sustainable Awareness in Sanyang Wetland Community

Liu,

Zhang

2024

Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications

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“…In addition, scientific research emphasizes the value of developing nature connectedness (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20) to benefit human and nature health (7,21,22). In that light, numerous studies have explored nature-based interventions (NBIs) to improve health and well-being (23)(24)(25)(26)(27). With this in mind, numerous healthcare facilities (HCFs) in Flanders (Belgium) are showing increasing interest in applying NBIs as a promising health promotion strategy for patients, careers and their staff.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fine-tuning the practical relevance of a quality framework for integrated nature-based interventions in healthcare facilities. A qualitative interview study

Sterckx,

Delbaere,

De Blust

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionIntegrated nature-based interventions in healthcare facilities are gaining importance as promising health and biodiversity promotion strategies. This type of interventions combines the restoration of biodiversity in the vicinity of the healthcare facility with guiding patients in that natural environment for health outcomes. However, quality appraisal of these interventions is still poorly developed. Based on a recent scoping review, the authors developed a preliminary quality framework in support of healthcare facilities designing, implementing and evaluating integrated nature-based interventions. This present study aims to fine-tune the practical relevance of the quality framework within the emerging practice.MethodsA qualitative interview study was conducted in seven healthcare facilities in Belgium. Using a combination of snowball and purposive sampling, 22 professionals, involved in the integrated nature-based intervention in their facility, participated in the study. The semi-structured interviews were transcribed and imported into NVivo. A deductive and inductive thematic analysis was used to explore the practical relevance of the quality framework. A stakeholders’ assembly review and a member checking of the findings were also part of the study.FindingsTwenty-two interviews with nature management coordinators, healthcare professionals, and healthcare managers were conducted by three principal investigators in seven healthcare facilities implementing integrated nature-based interventions. The contextualization and complexity of integrated nature-based interventions in the participating healthcare facilities demonstrated the need for an evidence-based quality framework describing nature-based interventions. The study led to nine quality criteria, confirming the eight quality criteria derived from a previous scoping review, and the identification of a new quality criterion ‘Capacity building, leverage and continuity’. These quality criteria have been refined. Finally, a proposal for a quality framework was developed and operationalized in a checklist. Deployment of the quality framework should be embedded in a continuous cyclical, adaptive process of monitoring and adjusting based on evaluations at each phase of an integrated nature-based intervention.DiscussionBridging the domains of healthcare and nature management in the context of an integrated nature-based intervention in a healthcare facility requires a transdisciplinary approach. Scientific frameworks such as “complex interventions,” Planetary Health and One Health can support the co-design, implementation and evaluation of integrated nature-based interventions within a cyclical, adaptive process. In addition, the importance of the quality of the interactions with nature could gain from more sophisticated attention. Finally, the implications for healthcare facilities, policymakers and education are discussed, as well as the strengths and limitations of the study.

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“…There is a growing body of research investigating the role of nature in human health and well-being, with numerous studies reporting improvements to physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being from time spent in nature. [1][2][3][4] Within this context, parks and other forms of protected areas offer unique opportunities to connect with nature, and considerable research has highlighted the increasingly recognized health benefits afforded by these settings. [5][6][7][8] Globally, there are over 295,000 protected areas covering 16.1% of the Earth's terrestrial/freshwater area and 8.2% of its marine area.…”

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confidence: 99%

Measuring adult health and well-being outcomes associated with nature contact in parks and other forms of protected areas: a scoping review protocol (Preprint)

Bueddelfeld,

Reining,

Lavallee

et al. 2024

Preprint

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BACKGROUND Growing evidence shows various health and well-being benefits from nature contact in parks and other forms of protected areas. Methods to measure these outcomes lack systematic identification, critical appraisal, and synthesis. OBJECTIVE This scoping protocol details the methodology for a scoping review of the instruments that measure health and well-being linked to nature contact in protected areas, including their psychometric properties. METHODS A multidisciplinary team will conduct the review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Eight databases will be searched for peer-reviewed literature measuring the mental health and well-being outcomes associated with direct nature contact in protected areas among adults over 18 years of age. All retrieved sources will be screened using clearly identified inclusion/exclusion criteria. Psychometric properties of instruments used in included studies will be analyzed. RESULTS The scoping review will provide an organized summary of quantitative and qualitative instruments for measuring mental health and well-being outcomes, offering a starting point from which to critically examine the validity and consistency of such methods, helping researchers choose the best tool to assess outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Findings will aid in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of current measurement approaches to mental health and well-being outcomes of nature contact and may be used to guide future research on this topic. CLINICALTRIAL n/a

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Nature and human well-being: a systematic review of empirical evidence from nature-based interventions

Cited by 7 publications

References 140 publications

Beyond Limit: A Service Design Intervention to Enhance Sustainable Awareness in Sanyang Wetland Community

Beyond Limit: A Service Design Intervention to Enhance Sustainable Awareness in Sanyang Wetland Community

Fine-tuning the practical relevance of a quality framework for integrated nature-based interventions in healthcare facilities. A qualitative interview study

Measuring adult health and well-being outcomes associated with nature contact in parks and other forms of protected areas: a scoping review protocol (Preprint)

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