The effects of forest bathing on anxiety in adults: An integrative review
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Nancyruth Leibold, EdD, RN, MSN, PHN, CNE, AHN-BC; Southwest Minnesota State University Department of Nursing
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- Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, Minnesota, USA
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The aim of this study is to explore the effects of forest bathing on anxiety levels in adults. An abundance of forest bathing research evidence is present in the literature. There are documented physiological and psychological benefits from walking or spending time in forest nature. Yet, there are still many unanswered questions about the health benefits of forest bathing for humans. In this study, an integrated review of forest bathing specific to the effect on anxiety levels in adults is the focus. A thorough search of six electronic databases (CINAHL, Health and Medical Collection, OVID, Pub Med, Public Health Database, and Science Direct) for research articles published between 2015 and 2020 to evaluate the most recent evidence was completed. From the start, with 590 narrowed search results, four phases of identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion brought the study to a final number of 11 research study articles. Additionally, the study included a scientific rigor evaluation of the latest evidence. The study found evidence of decreased anxiety levels after forest bathing. Additional research with high levels of scientific rigor is warranted to continue the evidence base about the effects of forest bathing.
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2021-08-24T18:34:29Z
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Type | Article |
Acquisition | Self-submission |
Review Type | None: Submitted for Open Dissemination |
Format | Text-based Document |
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Evidence Level | Integrative Review |
Research Approach | Other |
Keywords | Forest Bathing; Walking in the Woods; Spending Time in the Woods; Phytoncides; Anxiety |
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Name | 2021 Spring Summit by Omega Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International |
Host | Omega Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Marshall, Minnesota, USA |
Date | 2021 |
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