Nature as complementary therapy. How do patients respond to a green prescription?
Nature as complementary therapy
How do patients respond to a green prescription?
Wat is bekend?
- Nature exposure has a positive effect on physical and mental health.
- It is recommended to spend at least two hours per week in a green environment: walking, exercising, reading, eating, sitting on a bench.
Wat is nieuw?
- A ‘green prescription’ or referral for regular contact with nature is complementary to current therapy and prevention approaches.
- Patients are receptive to a ‘green prescription’ from their general practitioner and appreciate this form of lifestyle advice.
Introduction
Exposure to nature reduces symptoms of stress, burnout, sleep problems, depression, and shows positive effects on high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and chronic pain.1,2 These are all conditions that are prevalent and could benefit from additional approaches for management. The question is how GP’s can facilitate visits to nature, as it can be an extra tool, complementary to the current approach for chronic conditions and mental health issues.3-...
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Auteur(s)
- Lotte Mortier De Borger was a trainee general practitioner during the study and is now a general practitioner in Antwerp;
- Hans Keune is affiliated at the University of Antwerp, Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Chair ‘Care and Natural Living Environment’;
- Lieve Peremans is affiliated at the University of Antwerp, Department of Family Medicine and Population Health and Department of Nursing and Midwifery.
Citeer dit artikel
- Mortier De Borger L, Keune H, Peremans L. Nature as therapy: how do patients respond to a ‘green prescription’? Huisarts Nu – Edition WONCA Europe Conference 2023;52(3):S14-S17.
- Original publication: Mortier De Borger L, Keune H, Peremans L. Natuur als therapie: hoe reageren patiënten op een ‘groen voorschrift’? Huisarts Nu 2022;51:192-5.
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