Department of Leadership, Management & Human Capital, School of Business and Economics, National University, San Diego, CA 92123, USA.
Health & Technology Partners, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Sep 5;21(9):1182. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21091182.
Although perceptions and uses vary, nature-based health interventions (NBHIs) help facilitate the additional health benefits of physical activity (PA) experienced in nature, thereby reducing all-cause morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this mixed-methods, cross-sectional study was to better understand perceptions, terminology, and participation in NBHIs. A questionnaire was developed by reviewing validated instruments and gauging expert experience with stakeholders. Distributed electronically, a community partner listserv promoting active living served as the population. Quantitative questionnaire measures assessed familiarity with NBHI terms, concepts, experience, how NBHI should be used, and the importance of NBHI components. Qualitative themes included the strengths and weaknesses of NBHIs. Participants ( = 53) were familiar with the terms nature play (82%), forest bathing (78%), and park and nature prescriptions (74%) and moderately familiar with NBHIs (5-point Likert scale, M = 3.27, SD = 1.17). Most thought NBHIs could be useful in treating physical (96%) and mental health conditions (100%) and would follow or write one (80%). The location was reported as the most important component, followed by access, social comfort, dosage, and ongoing support. This study suggests stakeholders are familiar with and support NBHIs conceptually; however, policies, support, and funding opportunities are needed to operationalize components to increase use of NBHIs.
虽然人们对自然健康干预（NBHIs）的看法和用法各不相同，但它们有助于促进在自然环境中进行身体活动（PA）所带来的额外健康益处，从而降低全因发病率和死亡率。本混合方法、横断面研究的目的是更好地理解对 NBHIs 的看法、术语和参与情况。通过回顾经过验证的工具并衡量利益相关者的专家经验，制定了一份问卷。通过电子方式分发，一个促进积极生活的社区合作伙伴列表服务充当了研究对象。定量问卷衡量了对 NBHI 术语、概念、经验的熟悉程度、如何使用 NBHI 以及 NBHI 组成部分的重要性。定性主题包括 NBHIs 的优缺点。参与者（n=53）熟悉自然游戏（82%）、森林浴（78%）和公园和自然处方（74%）等术语，对 NBHIs 的熟悉程度为中等（5 点李克特量表，M=3.27，SD=1.17）。大多数人认为 NBHIs 可用于治疗身体（96%）和心理健康状况（100%），并会遵循或撰写一份（80%）。报告称地点是最重要的组成部分，其次是访问、社交舒适度、剂量和持续支持。这项研究表明，利益相关者在概念上熟悉并支持 NBHIs；然而，需要政策、支持和资金机会来实施组件，以增加 NBHIs 的使用。
