Nature-Based Interventions and Exposure among Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Amber Vermeesch, Associate Professor of Nursing (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Background and purpose: nature-based interventions (NBI) have been shown to have positiveeffects on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health. The purpose of this scopingliterature review was to describe what is known regarding the cancer survivor experience inrelationship to their interaction with the natural environment. Description/methods: this reviewwas completed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysesextension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The research strategy included a combination ofthese terms: cancer, neoplasms, nature, and forest therapy. The articles were blinded and screenedby four independent researchers. A total of twelve articles were selected. Outcome/results: a totalof 2786 cancer survivors participated in the twelve studies with multiple types and stages of cancerrepresented. The studies used multiple designs and measures. Results showed improvements inanxiety, depression, sleep, connectedness, stress, tension, confusion, fatigue, and pain. Participantsreported that nature was the most important resource in coping with their cancer. Conclusions andimplications: nature is beneficial for cancer survivors while they experience cancer diagnosis andtreatment. Nature opportunities can be feasibly delivered with this population and need to beexplored further and safely implemented to support the overall health and well-being of cancersurvivors.
Nature-Based Interventions and Exposure among Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review
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- Publication
- Nature-Based Interventions and Exposure among Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review
- Language: English
- Date: 2023
- Keywords
- cancer, neoplasms, nature-based therapy, forest therapy, survivorship