Integrating Green Care Initiatives into Conventional Health Systems: Which Governance Dimensions Can Guide This Process?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(2), P. 202 - 202

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Green Care initiatives (GCIs) encompass various interventions that support physical, mental, and social well-being through interaction with nature. Integrating GCIs into conventional healthcare systems is a complex task requires multi-actor multi-level governance efforts. This study examines, systematized literature review, the relevant dimensions to facilitate inclusion of in traditional care pathways. From analysis 36 selected studies, four key were identified: organizational structure, knowledge, legitimacy, decentralization. The highlights need strengthen responsibility actors as service providers, enhance local authorities’ role creating new integrated delivery networks, combine different knowledge perspectives, legitimize non-healthcare actors. Recommendations are made address these aspects integration channel their benefits prevention health promotion. Adopting an adequate framework fundamental for mainstreaming current systems.

Language: Английский

Urban forests and public health: Analyzing the role of citizen perceptions in their conservation intentions

City and Environment Interactions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100189 - 100189

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский