Exploring the health and well-being experiences in accessing gardens within a health care setting in Australia: the preliminary findings

Weerasuriya, Rona; Townsend, Mardie; Henderson‐Wilson, Claire; Wells, Stephanie E

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2016.1121.10

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“…Michaud (2003) reported that humans sometimes feel like they cannot move forward, or cannot change or evolve, but by connecting with nature maybe it can change, grow and reach great potential (Schauer et al, 2016). Also, apart from the power and strength that users drew from the garden experience, access to gardens was reported to have engendered a sense of tranquility and peace (Weerasuriya et al, 2016). These findings are also similar to research by Hastuti (2017) which states that when in a garden, patients feel a connection with the creator.…”

Section: Nature Provides Space To Relate and Socialize For Patients A...supporting

confidence: 81%

“…Furthermore, Ivarsson and Grahn, (2010) argued that all gardens may have a therapeutic function, but the healing effect will be strengthened by the efforts or activities to support the recovery. In the same way, Weerasuriya et al (2016) have specified that the psycho-physiological benefits of access in the garden reported were enhanced mood; reduced stress, agitation, distress, and anxiety; perceptions of enhanced safety and comfort, sensory stimulation, a sense of relaxation, rejuvenation, and hope. In the patient's view, nature also provided a great distraction when individuals were involved in overwhelming situations.…”

Section: Healing Garden Has the Potential To Improve The Quality Of L...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, Rowlands & Noble (2008) found that interacting with other patients for mutual support was important because this made them feel less isolated and can cope with their concerns better. Furthermore, Weerasuriya et al (2016) stated that from a social perspective, the garden spaces provided an opportunity for more personalized interactions, a space to take visiting family and friends too, as well as spend time with colleagues. Also, access in the garden provided scope for enhanced interaction and conversation with others.…”

Section: Nature Provides Space To Relate and Socialize For Patients A...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Garden therapy as a bridge between the outside and spiritual world Schauer et al (2016) defined spirituality as the breath or essence that infuses all life with meaning and that meaning is experienced through interconnectedness with nature, the earth, and the environment. While, Weerasuriya et al (2016) described the experiences in nature as a connection to something "more powerful", "magical" or considered a "haven". As reported by Schauer et al (2016), spirituality involves yearning for wholeness.…”

Section: Nature Provides Space To Relate and Socialize For Patients A...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Especially, the larger trees were said to be symbolic of power, strength, wisdom, and regeneration while water fountains were symbolic of continuity. (Weerasuriya et al, 2016) The Healing Garden provides a sense of safety, well-being, and show that life prevails even in the form of a plant or flower. Michaud (2003) reported that humans sometimes feel like they cannot move forward, or cannot change or evolve, but by connecting with nature maybe it can change, grow and reach great potential (Schauer et al, 2016).…”

Section: Nature Provides Space To Relate and Socialize For Patients A...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Healing Garden to Improve the Patients Healing: An Integrative Literature Review

Hastuti

Lorica

2020

JHCS

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Background: Healing Garden (HG) is developed as one of the therapies that do not only help in the physical recovery of the patient but also helps to restore mental, social, and spiritual health. This paper aims to determine the benefit of Healing Garden for the patients in the hospital and to produce evidence that Healing Garden relates to the positive experiences of the patients and contributes to their feeling of well-being. Method: The study utilized An Integrative Literature Review of Literatures through EBSCO, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. The articles searched were within 10 years, starting in 2007 until 2017 using the following terms for Boolean Search: “Healing Garden AND/OR Healing environment AND Hospital”. Systematic search related to the topic was started on January 26, 2018 to February 6, 2018. Results: The results of the study revealed seven themes which include 1). Nature provides positive energy for patients, 2) Healing Garden as a protected self-expression space, 3). Healing Garden has the potential to improve the quality of life for patients both physically and psychologically 4). Nature provides space to relate and socialize for patients and families, 5). Garden therapy as a bridge between the outside and spiritual world, 6) Nurses have an important role as a professional in creating a healing environment, and 7). The garden as a “Healing Garden” that should be visible, accessible, quiet, and comfortable. Conclusion: The report of the study gives an overview that Healing Garden therapy has the various advantage that can effectively accelerate holistic healing. It is recommended to build healing gardens such as at the workplaces, schools, public areas, and other places where people can relax and unwind.

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Section: Nature Provides Space To Relate and Socialize For Patients A...supporting

confidence: 81%

Section: Healing Garden Has the Potential To Improve The Quality Of L...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nature Provides Space To Relate and Socialize For Patients A...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nature Provides Space To Relate and Socialize For Patients A...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nature Provides Space To Relate and Socialize For Patients A...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Healing Garden to Improve the Patients Healing: An Integrative Literature Review

Hastuti

Lorica

2020

JHCS

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Perceived benefits of accessing a children’s sensory garden in a healthcare setting

Henderson‐Wilson

Shaw²,

Weerasuriya³

2022

Aust. Health Rev.

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Objectives This pilot study aimed to explore the perceived benefits of a new children’s sensory garden in a healthcare centre in south-eastern Melbourne that provides specialised care, support and guidance to parents. Methods A mixed-method research design was employed in this study comprising a combination of quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (interviews) data collection methods. A total of 19 staff and 36 parents completed surveys relating to their experiences in the new garden. Results The staff members and parents surveyed were found to use the new children’s garden on a regular basis and suggested that the new garden provided them with an opportunity to escape and feel calmer and had positively impacted on their interactions with their child. Interviews were also undertaken with four staff members who indicated that they believe the new garden is affording them perceived personal wellbeing benefits and that the activities in the new garden led to better perceived outcomes for families. Conclusion The perceived benefits reported provide support for the development of sensory gardens at other similar healthcare facilities.

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Nature-Based Design in Stroke Rehabilitation Environments: A Scoping Review

Seale,

Davis,

Lawson

et al. 2024

HERD

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Objective: To identify, examine, and map the characteristics of knowledge of nature-based design in stroke rehabilitation facilities, examine how research in this field has been conducted and identify gaps in knowledge. Background: Many stroke survivors have wide ranging impacts, resulting in long hospital stays to undertake rehabilitation. The physical environment can influence brain recovery; however, there is limited evidence to support the design of effective rehabilitation environments. Conversely, the health benefits available from connection with nature are well established. A nature-based design approach may have benefits and implications for the physical environment of inpatient stroke rehabilitation facilities; however, it is unclear what evidence exists in this field. Method: This scoping review followed the JBI methodological guidance for the conduct of scoping reviews, with systematic searches of six databases. Results: Twenty-eight studies were included in the review. Aims and research methods varied widely. Investigations in 19 studies related to gardens and other designed outdoor nature-based environments. Other studies explored natural analogues, nature inside, inside/outside connections, and the natural environment. Findings from the studies were spread across the fields of design, use, exposure to, and engagement in nature-based environments. Conclusion: The characteristics of knowledge underpinning nature-based design in stroke rehabilitation environments are highly diverse, and significant gaps exist in the evidence base. A framework developed during this review for mapping knowledge on the intentions and impacts for spaces and services in this field assisted to identify these gaps and may be applied to other areas of healthcare design research.

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Exploring the health and well-being experiences in accessing gardens within a health care setting in Australia: the preliminary findings

Cited by 3 publications

References 22 publications

The Effect of Healing Garden to Improve the Patients Healing: An Integrative Literature Review

The Effect of Healing Garden to Improve the Patients Healing: An Integrative Literature Review

Perceived benefits of accessing a children’s sensory garden in a healthcare setting

Nature-Based Design in Stroke Rehabilitation Environments: A Scoping Review

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