Nature-based rehabilitation—experiences from patients with acquired brain injury: an explorative qualitative study
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Nature-based rehabilitation—experiences from patients with acquired brain injury : an explorative qualitative study. / Vibholm, Anne Pernille; Pallesen, Hanne; Christensen, Jeanette Reffstrup; Varning Poulsen, Dorthe.
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T1 - Nature-based rehabilitation—experiences from patients with acquired brain injury
T2 - an explorative qualitative study
AU - Vibholm, Anne Pernille
AU - Pallesen, Hanne
AU - Christensen, Jeanette Reffstrup
AU - Varning Poulsen, Dorthe
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Purpose: Nature has been found to improve and promote health and prevent disease. Nature-based rehabilitation (NBR) delivered as part of neurorehabilitation is a developing approach. Yet to date the research is sparse. Following an acquired brain injury (ABI), people often experience impairments that cause limitations in activity and participation in daily life, which can impact the quality of life long-term. NBR delivered in neurorehabilitation has previously been explored from the perspective of occupational therapists and physiotherapists, however, to date patients’ experiences are yet to be explored. This study aims to explore patients’ experiences and perspectives of NBR delivered as part of standard neurorehabilitation. Methods: This qualitative study had a constructivist and phenomenological design. Semi-structured focus group interviews were carried out across three healthcare settings in Denmark with 17 participants. Data was analysed using content analysis. Results: The analysis generated three categories: 1. Outdoor versus indoor environment, 2. The natural environment as a co-therapist, and 3. Interrelatedness. Conclusion: The study provides insight into participants’ experiences of NBR. They reported that interacting with the natural environment as part of neurorehabilitation enhanced activity. Moreover, being in nature increased their self-efficacy, sense of autonomy, community spirit, cooperation, and joy, and led to a feeling of peace.
AB - Purpose: Nature has been found to improve and promote health and prevent disease. Nature-based rehabilitation (NBR) delivered as part of neurorehabilitation is a developing approach. Yet to date the research is sparse. Following an acquired brain injury (ABI), people often experience impairments that cause limitations in activity and participation in daily life, which can impact the quality of life long-term. NBR delivered in neurorehabilitation has previously been explored from the perspective of occupational therapists and physiotherapists, however, to date patients’ experiences are yet to be explored. This study aims to explore patients’ experiences and perspectives of NBR delivered as part of standard neurorehabilitation. Methods: This qualitative study had a constructivist and phenomenological design. Semi-structured focus group interviews were carried out across three healthcare settings in Denmark with 17 participants. Data was analysed using content analysis. Results: The analysis generated three categories: 1. Outdoor versus indoor environment, 2. The natural environment as a co-therapist, and 3. Interrelatedness. Conclusion: The study provides insight into participants’ experiences of NBR. They reported that interacting with the natural environment as part of neurorehabilitation enhanced activity. Moreover, being in nature increased their self-efficacy, sense of autonomy, community spirit, cooperation, and joy, and led to a feeling of peace.
KW - cooperation
KW - Natural environment
KW - outdoor activities
KW - participation
KW - play
KW - quality of life
KW - self-efficacy
U2 - 10.1080/09638288.2023.2274874
DO - 10.1080/09638288.2023.2274874
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 37950396
AN - SCOPUS:85176755840
JO - Disability and Rehabilitation
JF - Disability and Rehabilitation
SN - 0963-8288
ER -
ID: 376455067