Towards Key Principles for the Design and Implementation of Nature Prescription Programs

Foley, H; Leach, M; Feng, X; Astell-Burt, T; Brymer, E

Towards Key Principles for the Design and Implementation of Nature Prescription Programs

Foley, H

Leach, M Feng, X Astell-Burt, T Brymer, E

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, 15, (12), pp. 9530
Issue Date:: 2023-06-01

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Foley, H https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4901-8300
dc.contributor.author	Leach, M
dc.contributor.author	Feng, X
dc.contributor.author	Astell-Burt, T
dc.contributor.author	Brymer, E
dc.date.accessioned	2023-11-19T22:44:04Z
dc.date.available	2023-11-19T22:44:04Z
dc.date.issued	2023-06-01
dc.identifier.citation	Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, 15, (12), pp. 9530
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/173459
dc.description.abstract	The health benefits of nature are well recognised. However, nature prescriptions (nature-based health interventions) are not routine in many health systems. We interviewed health stakeholders (n = 13) who prescribe and provide nature prescriptions, to identify enablers and barriers surrounding nature prescriptions in Australia. Participants emphasised the importance of collaboration between health disciplines, community, government and industry sectors, alongside appropriate infrastructure. Patient-centred, accessible care supporting behavioural change and social wellbeing was enabling. Participants identified a need for increased awareness, accessible local resources and responsiveness regarding climate change. The findings reveal key considerations to inform effective implementation of nature prescribing for enhanced community health.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	Sustainability (Switzerland)
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/su15129530
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	12 Built Environment and Design
dc.title	Towards Key Principles for the Design and Implementation of Nature Prescription Programs
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	15
utslib.for	12 Built Environment and Design
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-11-19T22:44:03Z
pubs.issue	12
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	15
utslib.citation.issue	12

Abstract:

The health benefits of nature are well recognised. However, nature prescriptions (nature-based health interventions) are not routine in many health systems. We interviewed health stakeholders (n = 13) who prescribe and provide nature prescriptions, to identify enablers and barriers surrounding nature prescriptions in Australia. Participants emphasised the importance of collaboration between health disciplines, community, government and industry sectors, alongside appropriate infrastructure. Patient-centred, accessible care supporting behavioural change and social wellbeing was enabling. Participants identified a need for increased awareness, accessible local resources and responsiveness regarding climate change. The findings reveal key considerations to inform effective implementation of nature prescribing for enhanced community health.

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