Interrogating green social prescribing in South Wales; A multi-stakeholder qualitative exploration

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(1), С. e0314107 - e0314107

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

Background As an umbrella term, social prescribing offers varied routes into society which promise to support, enhance, and empower individual citizens take control of their own health wellbeing. Globally healthcare systems are struggling cope with the increasing demands ageing population NHS (UK) is no exception. Social heralded as a means relieve burden on primary care provide support for 20% patients whose needs non-medical. such array schemes available, spanning five sub-sets: creative or nature-based referrals, welfare services, exercise education programmes befriending support. Green prescription significant potential promote wellbeing improve outcomes. However limited research has explored this emergent sub-set. Aim Explore interrogate concept understand how it conceptualised, perceived, experienced by different stakeholders involved in its coordination, delivery, provision; At time when being formalised Wales, UK. Methods Using qualitative enquiry, from constructivist paradigm, stakeholder perspectives pertaining current models, pathways actions Wales were explored. Three multi-discipline workshops ten semi-structured, one-to-one interviews conducted either person via zoom. Qualitative data analysed thematically. Results 39 contributed. These included prescribers, community connectors, service coordinators, third sector voluntary organisation representatives, general practitioner, occupational therapist, enterprisers, academics local area coordinators. Five themes identified revolved around discussions critical challenges provision, evaluation green south Tension between varying was also evident, often preceded, complicated funding discrepancies, competition, uncertainty. Stakeholders demanded clarity regarding outcomes benchmarking across sector. Conclusions To ensure continued provision highly valued users, organisations require security stability. The delivery green, nature-based, maintenance trusting, long-term relationships co-ordinators referrers, secure equitable models agreement over conceptual basis itself, particularly relation ‘where’ located within models. Without resolution positive progress these areas continuation communities, build resilience change users’ wellbeing, questionable.

Язык: Английский

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Intensive smoking cessation intervention in a nature-based setting: a feasibility study of the Danish gold standard program

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025

The implementation of nature-based interventions has demonstrated a positive impact on health outcomes and overall wellbeing. knowledge smoking cessation is sparse but might offer potential benefits for smokers undertaking an intensive program. This study assessed the feasibility in real life 6-week Danish Intensive Gold Standard Program (GSP) nature compared to standard setting primary healthcare. followed up with 81 out 90 (90%) participants 56,480 58,772 (96%) setting. All received GSP were registered after providing informed consent national STOPbase between 2018 2023. Feasibility was using following indicators: primarily successful quitting 6 months, secondarily at end program, as well compliance satisfaction—all obtained through interviews. indicators similarly high both settings. After 43% had successfully quit 37% standardized without statistical significance (RR 1.25, 95% CI: 0.80–1.94). feasible appeared produce similar Denmark life.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring nature-based art therapy: a scoping review

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Янв. 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

Язык: Английский

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Wildlife and wellbeing: Wildlife immersion experiences in veterans with PTSD

Human-Animal Interactions, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 6, 2025

Abstract Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) involve interactions between humans and other species aimed at improving human psychological and/or physical health. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition in which AAI may be helpful. Most research has been conducted with domestic animals. Few studies have wildlife. This study used modified crossover design to evaluate the feasibility response nature/wildlife immersion program for US veterans PTSD/ PTSD symptoms. A total of 19 participated over mean 15.1 weeks. The intervention included baseline forest walk, assisting wildlife care rehabilitation center, observation sanctuary, bird watching. Each activity was twice didactic education. Bird feeders were provided sustainable connection following study. guided by realms human/beyond-human animal interaction model within theory transcendent pluralism, grounded mutual dignity. Evaluation incorporated observation, post-activity surveys, instruments, physiological measures, focus groups, follow-up interviews. Qualitative findings five themes larger theme, “To see animals up close”: caring, feeling better, personal growth, understanding our place natural world, everyday living. Quantitative predicted direction several measures including statistically significant reduction anxiety. Findings suggested greater improvement scores settings walk. Transcendent feelings valuation appeared mediate depression enhance mental wellbeing. In sum, experiences suggests improved symptoms as well nature/ increased concern welfare conservation-related issues. Nature-based are dynamic require flexible design, addressed through experiences.

Язык: Английский

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Adult Mental Health, Major Conditions and Social Prescribing: A Rapid Review

Health & Social Care in the Community, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 2025(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

This rapid review explores the use of social prescribing for individuals with mental health needs. Mental conditions are one six areas focus in UK government’s major strategy, which aims to increase healthy life expectancy, alleviate pressure on system, and recognise impact comorbidity. It improve treatment patients through integration physical pathways. Social shows promise contributing positive outcomes could be a viable option as part this strategy. Fifty‐three articles were included from 4 databases (CINAHL, Cochrane, PubMed Scopus) discussed addressing conditions. activities, roles responsibilities practitioners, need further underpinning research all explored. Overall, highlights potential benefits

Язык: Английский

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A socially prescribed creative play intervention for new parents: investigating post traumatic stress around birth and changes in postnatal depression and reflective function

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Март 23, 2025

Abstract Background Parenthood is a key transition period which involve emotional, social and physical adjustments. Social prescribing method that connects people to community-based activities, groups, services addressing various needs impacting their health wellbeing. This pilot investigation aimed assess whether curated socially prescribed creative play programme would impact upon new parents’ connection, mental reflective function through designed support these changes. Methods study was part of 5-week long at family theatre company in the North England, providing capital families while teaching play. In total, 57 parents ( M = 30.73, SD 6.20) completed baseline post-intervention measures birth trauma experiences (City Birth Trauma Scale), postnatal depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) (Reflective Functioning Questionnaire), qualitative, open-ended questions on opportunities. Descriptive analyses were using t-tests chi-square tests, repeated ANOVAs used answer around main analyses. Results The participants experienced statistically significant reduction scores following intervention, but no changes found or scores; secondly, predicted later as well functioning uncertainty (but not certainty scores). Qualitative analysis opportunities why came was, after attending, favourite programme. Those reporting more likely reference own non-social activities associated with child’s needs. Conclusions Socially programmes for could be “waiting well” intervention. A longer duration informed focus need considered future cohorts.

Язык: Английский

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Effect of horticultural activities on reducing depressive symptoms in community-dwelling adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Nursing Studies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 105081 - 105081

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Psychology’s Contribution to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Nature Prescriptions and Indigenous Peoples: A Qualitative Inquiry in the Northwest Territories, Canada

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(6), С. 806 - 806

Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2024

Nature prescription programs have become more common within healthcare settings. Despite the health benefits of being in nature, nature prescriptions context Indigenous Peoples received little attention. We therefore sought to answer following question: What are circumpolar-based physicians’ and Elders’ views on prescribing Northwest Territories, Canada? carried out thirteen semi-structured interviews with physicians between May 2022 March 2023, one sharing circle Elders February 2023. Separate reflexive thematic analysis was generate key themes through inductive coding data. The main identified from physician included importance cultural context; barriers region; potential for North. Reflections shared by need things be done right way; sentiment that Land is not just an experience but a way life; traditional food as connection Nature. With expanding programs, considerations needed when serving communities. Further investigation warranted ensure appropriate given context, inclusive supporting Land-based approaches wellbeing, considered self-determination.

Язык: Английский

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Prescribing sustainability: should UN sustainable development goals be part of the medical, pharmacy, and biomedical education?

Frontiers in Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2024

Introduction How to adapt the curriculum of medicine, pharmacy, and biomedical sciences prepare future health professionals meet challenge maintaining quality care in a period socio-ecological crisis? Addressing connections between humanity sustainable environment should include an analysis reciprocal influence various ecosystems, since it is now clear that healthcare systems have impact on ecosystems vice versa. Here, we propose integrating United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into could be first step such transversal education. Methods Members faculty medicine at University Namur, Belgium, including teaching staff department psychology, were invited respond anonymously questionnaire about their views feasibility SDGs teaching. A subsequent survey students’ perceptions was conducted by student representatives. Results Seventy-nine percent surveyed members medical believe possible integrate lectures. However, 44–86% them did not know how each individual goal. 94.4% students would like play greater role education; 64.4% existing modules; 23.9% create optional module, 11.9% mandatory module. Conclusion integration perceived as challenging dense program. To clarify can translate traditional lectures, provide for SDG targeted applications bachelor’s, master’s continuing

Язык: Английский

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