Green Care: A Conceptual Framework - Frisk i naturen
Green Care: A Conceptual Framework - Frisk i naturen
Green Care: A Conceptual Framework - Frisk i naturen
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1 Why does ‘green care’ matter?<br />
Our value base and position statement<br />
This document seeks to provide a conceptual framework for green care.<br />
In tackling such a task it is important that we, the authors, clearly state<br />
our view of the importance of nature to human health and its potential in a<br />
therapeutic context. We have therefore summarised our position as follows:<br />
VALUE BASE<br />
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Contact with nature is important to human beings.<br />
The importance of this is often overlooked in modern living conditions.<br />
People can find solace from being in natural places, being in contact<br />
with nature and from looking after plants and animals.<br />
In addition to this solace, contact with nature has positive effects on<br />
well-being, with physical, psychological and spiritual benefits.<br />
Existing or new therapeutic programmes could be improved by<br />
incorporating these ‘green’ elements.<br />
The planning, commissioning and delivery of all health services would<br />
be enhanced by consideration of potential ‘green’ factors.<br />
POSITION STATEMENT<br />
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“<strong>Green</strong> care” is a useful phrase summarising a wide range of both selfhelp<br />
and therapy programmes.<br />
Research to date has demonstrated correlations of well-being in green<br />
care settings.<br />
■■ Research that would demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships<br />
between green care interventions and improvements in health and wellbeing<br />
has not yet been carried out.<br />
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The present document and process is a way forward in attempting to<br />
understand the therapeutic potential of green care.<br />
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