Towards quality assessment of integrated nature-based interventions in healthcare facilities : development of a framework for practice DOI
Ann Sterckx

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

About myself.I graduated as an organizational psychologist and held managerial positions in human resources across various organizations.In 2010, while serving director a professional organization, I discovered ecopsychology.During personal life crisis retreat nature, experienced profound encounter with nature that triggered me awakening moment: realized my deep connection had been lost.It came together question: 'Did treat myself the way treated Earth?'.This complex question prompted to acknowledge neglected both self-care care for Earth.I lost touch ecological lifestyle known during childhood.This experience impact on life, going from returning introducing organization where was working at time.Sharing this transformative coach, he suggested resonated principles of 'Ecopsychology'.Since 'awakening moment,' have dedicated field Ecopsychology.This transdisciplinary academic practice-oriented explores relationship between humans perspectives.In initial years following awakening, continued organization.During time, initiated corporate horticultural project based ecopsychological principles.As restored, perspective processes shifted, leading perceive organizations living systems.The aimed use garden metaphors culture, fostering collaboration among employees.However, 2013, made decision leave pursue full-time career ecopsychology.As reflect exciting it is striking nature-based intervention lacked clear vision foundation continuity after departure.Apparently, no one taking garden, fruit orchard longer being harvested, so abandoned.In 2014, founded Ecopsychology learning center educate adults professionals about philosophy, scientific frameworks, application ecopsychology, focus facilitating others reconnect nature.The training program aims shift mindset align their lives ecopsychology.However, simultaneously, Belgium, 'coaching nature' got increased attention, coaches quickly started identify themselves 'nature coaches' without undergoing appropriate training.Coaching people Recently, HCFs Flanders, shown interest combining biodiversity NBIs into healthcare, which we will call doctoral research 'integrated interventions' (iNBIs).However, absence quality framework tailored designing, implementing,

Language: Английский

Quality criteria of nature-based interventions in healthcare facilities: a scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Ann Sterckx, Ben Delbaere, Geert De Blust

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 11, 2024

Introduction Implementing integrated nature-based interventions that simultaneously serve human health and the restoration of biodiversity in healthcare facilities is considered a promising strategy. As an emerging field research practice healthcare, identification quality criteria necessary to support desired outcomes related biodiversity, intervention processes. This study part larger project collaboration with Flemish Agency Nature Forest Belgium. Methods A scoping review was conducted accordance Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for reviews, PubMed, Medline, Web Science Scopus. step-by-step tabular screening process identify relevant studies reviews interventions, published English between January 2005 April 2023. qualitative content analysis results were then presented steering group panel stakeholders refinement. Results After filtering on eligibility criteria, focus facilities, 14 articles included this study. preliminary framework set indicators has been developed. Discussion When designing needs users outdoor environment should be conducted. Next, integration One Health perspective application complex framework, could design implementation facilitate their assessment. In future work, more rigorous into needed test refine practice.

Language: Английский

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Organisations that promote eco-human flourishing DOI Creative Commons
Komathi Kolandai‐Matchett, Niki Harré

Current Opinion in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101998 - 101998

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The experiences and perspectives of participating in a nature integrative rehabilitation programme when suffering from post-concussion syndrome: responses, gains, and impact from using enriched nature environments as a rehabilitation setting and integrating nature as rehabilitation means DOI Creative Commons
Ulrik Sidenius, Sus Sola Corazon, Dorthe Varning Poulsen

et al.

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: May 23, 2025

This study aims to understand the perspectives of individuals participating in a nature integrative rehabilitation (NIR) programme for post-concussion syndrome (PCS) Denmark. The focus is on benefits, challenges, and impact using enriched natural environments rehabilitation. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews with 23 participants who completed 10-week NIR therapy garden. Thematic analysis conducted identify key themes patterns participants' experiences. Participants reported enhanced emotional sensory engagement environments, leading decreased PCS symptoms. structured activities promoted present-moment awareness, relaxation, physical activity, which were valued by participants. facilitators' ability adapt individual needs crucial perceived benefit programme. Group settings provided social support, reducing feelings isolation. supports enhancing well-being, symptoms, providing coping strategies. Alongside flexibility activities, allowing engage according their symptoms capabilities, critical rehabilitative outcomes. Future research should explore long-term effects refine intervention protocols implementation healthcare system ensure efficacy people PCS.

Language: Английский

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Exploring nature-based art therapy: a scoping review DOI Creative Commons

Elīna Gulbe,

Aija Ozola,

Beāte Vītola

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

Introduction Nature-based art therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses natural elements and settings to promote well-being health through creative expression, facilitated by professional therapist. Interest in nature-based mental approaches surged, particularly following the COVID-19 lockdowns, as research highlights nature’s role restoration sustainability. Despite growth field, comprehensive overview of remains absent. This scoping review aimed map landscape identify thematic scope within this emerging field. Methods A systematic search PRISMA-ScR guidelines across ProQuest, SAGE, Scopus, Taylor & Francis, ScienceDirect databases identified 11 publications address involving nature are published English. Results The four key themes: areas focus, engagement, core elements, challenges therapy. focus encompassed overall well-being, emotion regulation stress management, cognitive development, social bond support, self-discovery personal growth, trauma grief self-expression, environmental such artwork, materials, settings, were identified. Although therapy, both direct indirect described promising benefits, specific challenges, including complexities client assistance, constraints access, psychosocial cultural barriers, risk also highlighted. Discussion provides framework for understanding underscores need further theoretical practical evidence-based development

Language: Английский

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Fine-tuning the practical relevance of a quality framework for integrated nature-based interventions in healthcare facilities. A qualitative interview study DOI Creative Commons
Ann Sterckx, Ben Delbaere, Geert De Blust

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 5, 2024

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

Language: Английский

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How to implement nature-based interventions in hospitals, long-term care facilities for elderly, and rehabilitation centers: a scoping review DOI Creative Commons

S. Steensma Rosanne,

Nicole van den Bogerd, Karin Dijkstra

et al.

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 128587 - 128587

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Artificial Intelligence in the fields of Financial Management and Hospitality DOI

Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder,

Firoj Kabir, A. K. Haghi

et al.

Advances in finance, accounting, and economics book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 531 - 554

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

AI improving efficiency, personalization, and decision-making in financial management hospitality is the focus of this chapter. has enhanced data analysis, predictive modeling, automated finance. boosts productivity manages large sets, addressing concerns about automation-induced unemployment. Machine learning used finance for forecasting, fraud detection, customer assistance, performance evaluation. These technologies help organizations personalize services, optimize operations, manage risks, comply with regulations. automates, optimizes, improves visitor experiences business to meet increasing consumer expectations competitive difficulties. Intelligent chatbots, virtual assistants, speech recognition systems improve service, recommendations, expedite repetitive chores. This chapter examines AI's influence, benefits, problems, future trends, revealing its disruptive potential many sectors.

Language: Английский

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Towards quality assessment of integrated nature-based interventions in healthcare facilities : development of a framework for practice DOI
Ann Sterckx

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

About myself.I graduated as an organizational psychologist and held managerial positions in human resources across various organizations.In 2010, while serving director a professional organization, I discovered ecopsychology.During personal life crisis retreat nature, experienced profound encounter with nature that triggered me awakening moment: realized my deep connection had been lost.It came together question: 'Did treat myself the way treated Earth?'.This complex question prompted to acknowledge neglected both self-care care for Earth.I lost touch ecological lifestyle known during childhood.This experience impact on life, going from returning introducing organization where was working at time.Sharing this transformative coach, he suggested resonated principles of 'Ecopsychology'.Since 'awakening moment,' have dedicated field Ecopsychology.This transdisciplinary academic practice-oriented explores relationship between humans perspectives.In initial years following awakening, continued organization.During time, initiated corporate horticultural project based ecopsychological principles.As restored, perspective processes shifted, leading perceive organizations living systems.The aimed use garden metaphors culture, fostering collaboration among employees.However, 2013, made decision leave pursue full-time career ecopsychology.As reflect exciting it is striking nature-based intervention lacked clear vision foundation continuity after departure.Apparently, no one taking garden, fruit orchard longer being harvested, so abandoned.In 2014, founded Ecopsychology learning center educate adults professionals about philosophy, scientific frameworks, application ecopsychology, focus facilitating others reconnect nature.The training program aims shift mindset align their lives ecopsychology.However, simultaneously, Belgium, 'coaching nature' got increased attention, coaches quickly started identify themselves 'nature coaches' without undergoing appropriate training.Coaching people Recently, HCFs Flanders, shown interest combining biodiversity NBIs into healthcare, which we will call doctoral research 'integrated interventions' (iNBIs).However, absence quality framework tailored designing, implementing,

Language: Английский

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