Jan 31, 2025
Engagement with outdoor nature and its impact on quality of life: a scoping review protocol
- Lorna Smith1,
- Kayleigh Wyles1,
- Ben Hicks2,
- Hannah Wheat1,
- Nicolas Farina1
- 1University of Plymouth;
- 2Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Protocol Citation: Lorna Smith, Kayleigh Wyles, Ben Hicks, Hannah Wheat, Nicolas Farina 2025. Engagement with outdoor nature and its impact on quality of life: a scoping review protocol. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.j8nlk9r85v5r/v1
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Created: January 31, 2025
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Keywords: dementia, nature, nature engagement, quality of life, QoL, scoping review
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This scoping review is being conducted as part of a PhD project. For further details, please see: Nature is not a place to visit, it is home - University of Plymouth
Abstract
Engaging with nature has been proposed as a non-pharmaceutical strategy to improve the quality of life (QoL) for people living with dementia. Emerging evidence suggests that nature-based activities can alleviate neuropsychiatric symptoms, foster social interaction, and provide restorative benefits. This scoping review seeks to examine the current state of the literature which explores the associations between nature engagement and QoL for people living with dementia. By synthesising current findings and identifying research gaps, this review aims to inform future studies, guide policy development, and support caregivers and healthcare professionals in integrating nature-based approaches into dementia care.
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