Experiences of a Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Group Intervention for People with Common Mental Disorders on Sick-Leave

Fridén, Linda; Hultsjö, Sally; Lydell, Marie; Jormfeldt, Henrika

doi:10.1080/01612840.2023.2301611

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“…Contact with animals was perceived as a significant value of NBI, according to the results in this study. Friden et al [ 24 ] found that equine-assisted group intervention (EAI) for people with (among other things) stress-related illness facilitates recovery. Activities with horses help people to be in the present, which reduce stress, help with unwinding, and promote feelings of calm and harmony.…”

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“…In order to feel less alone, it is reassuring to meet others with similar experiences who understand each other, as people on sick leave often become isolated. However, being in a group is sometimes perceived as negative, because time in solitude and focusing on one’s own recovery may be desired [ 24 ].…”

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“…Succeeding at tasks in NBI was described as strengthening people’s self-esteem and self-confidence. According to Friden et al [ 24 ], interactions with horses can enhance the self-esteem of people with stress-related illness, provided that the leader of the activity empowers them and makes them feel safe. An EAI provided participants with useful tools for later in life, and participants experienced that EAI improved their health more than medications [ 24 ] – which was also mentioned in the current results with respect to NBI.…”

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Stakeholders’ perceptions of value of nature-based interventions in promoting health in people with stress-related illness: a qualitative study

Johansson,

Engström

et al. 2024

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Stress-related illness is a common and increasing cause for sick leave in Sweden. Spending time in nature reduces stress and promotes health and well-being. Accordingly, nature-based interventions (NBI) for people with stress-related illness have been developed and implemented in southern Scandinavia; however, such interventions are uncommon in the Circumpolar North. Previous studies have examined the effects and experiences of participating in NBI, but research about different stakeholders’ perspectives on NBI is lacking. The aim of this study was to explore different key stakeholders’ perceptions of the value of NBI in promoting health in people with stress-related illness. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 11 persons with stress-related illness experience, 14 healthcare professionals, and 11 entrepreneurs offering NBI. Qualitative content analysis resulted in four categories: Providing opportunity for recovery, Offering new perspectives and opportunity for reflection, Empowering balance and control in life , and Enabling one to overcome barriers . Although the study was conducted in a region where NBI is not widely implemented, the different stakeholders expressed similar perceptions of the value of NBI, indicating that NBI may be a valuable complement to health care which reaches people with stress-related illness needs and promotes their health.

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confidence: 99%