Busk, H.; Ahler, J.; Bricca, A.; Mikal Holm, P.; Varning Poulsen, D.; Skou, S.T.; Tang, L.H. Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in and with Nature: A Scoping Review Mapping Available Interventions. Annals of Medicine 2023, 55, doi:10.1080/07853890.2023.2267083.
Busk, H.; Ahler, J.; Bricca, A.; Mikal Holm, P.; Varning Poulsen, D.; Skou, S.T.; Tang, L.H. Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in and with Nature: A Scoping Review Mapping Available Interventions. Annals of Medicine 2023, 55, doi:10.1080/07853890.2023.2267083.
Busk, H.; Ahler, J.; Bricca, A.; Mikal Holm, P.; Varning Poulsen, D.; Skou, S.T.; Tang, L.H. Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in and with Nature: A Scoping Review Mapping Available Interventions. Annals of Medicine 2023, 55, doi:10.1080/07853890.2023.2267083.
Busk, H.; Ahler, J.; Bricca, A.; Mikal Holm, P.; Varning Poulsen, D.; Skou, S.T.; Tang, L.H. Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in and with Nature: A Scoping Review Mapping Available Interventions. Annals of Medicine 2023, 55, doi:10.1080/07853890.2023.2267083.
Abstract
Abstract Introduction Exercise is an effective component in rehabilitation of a range of chronic conditions. There is a growing interest in the use of exercise-based nature interacted rehabilitation (EBNIR), but an overview of current evidence is missing. To provide an informed base for future work within this field of EBNIR, the objective of this scoping review was to map existing exercise-based rehabilitation interventions conducted with incidental or intentional nature interaction focusing on its populations, types of outcomes, and theoretical rationale for people with physical and mental disabilities. Methods This scoping review identified peer-reviewed publications, registered upcoming trials and grey literature. To map all available knowledge, we performed a comprehensive search of selected databases (MEDLINE; EMBASE; CINAHL; Cochrane; Web of Science; Pedro) from inception to October 2022. Data was synthesised in a thematic presentation guided by TIDieR, supplemented by a checklist developed for this study accounting nature incidental or intentional interaction by measuring all nature elements implemented in the intervention. Results Twelve studies including 856 participants met the inclusion criteria. 11 were completed trials and 1 was registered in clinicaltrials.gov to be run in 2023. A total of 856 patients were enrolled in the 12 studies (range 18-262, median 50). The included studies were different in terms of design (observational n=4, qualitative n=1, RCT=7), intervention dosage and frequency, control intervention, diagnosis, number of patients, and outcomes included. The used exercise-based interventions consisted of outdoor walks, neck exercises and surfing interventions in patients with physical or mental health conditions. The interventions were incidental or intentional interacted with nature to a varying degree. Conclusion This scoping review presents an overview of limited and diverse evidence within the field of exercise-based rehabilitation incidental or intentional interacting with nature, in patients with physical or mental health conditions. Our review provides an overview that will be helpful in the design of future EBNIR trials.
Keywords
Exercise; Rehabilitation; Nature incidental or intentional interaction; Scoping review
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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