The importance of nature and wishes for nature-based experiences among older adults in assisted living facilities

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-15 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.03.061

Annika Kolster MD , Laura J. Rautiainen MSc , Ulla L. Aalto MD, PhD , Anu Jansson PhD , Timo Partonen MD, PhD , Ashby Lavell Sachs PhD , Jill S Litt PhD , Montse Masó-Aguado , Kaisu H. Pitkälä MD, PhD

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Abstract

Nature-based interventions potentially support physical, mental, and social health. Understanding the needs of the target group is essential when developing such methods as part-of-care.

This cross-sectional mixed method survey explores the wishes for nature-based experiences among older adults in assisted living facilities, 854 respondents were included. Diagnoses were confirmed from medical records, while functioning, wellbeing and the meaning of nature were inquired.

Respondents’ average age was 83 years; 73% were women, and 54% had dementia. Only 24% could move about outdoors independently, 55% suffered from loneliness, and 45% felt depressed at least sometimes. In thematic analyses, open-ended answers highlighted the multifaceted meaning of nature. Nature is a valued source of resilience and a place for physical activity. Although 96% considered nature important, only 51% could have nature contact as often as desired. Respondents provided clear, feasible wishes for activities and 83% were interested in participating in nature-based interventions.

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自然的重要性以及生活辅助设施中老年人对自然体验的愿望

基于自然的干预措施可能有助于身体、心理和社会健康。在制定作为部分护理的方法时，了解目标群体的需求至关重要。这项横断面混合方法调查探讨了老年人在辅助生活设施中基于自然的体验的愿望，包括854名受访者。诊断从医疗记录中得到证实，同时询问功能、健康和自然的意义。受访者的平均年龄为83岁；其中73%是女性，54%患有痴呆症。只有24%的人可以独立在户外活动，55%的人感到孤独，45%的人至少有时会感到沮丧。在主题分析中，开放式答案突出了自然的多面性意义。大自然是恢复力的宝贵源泉，也是身体活动的场所。虽然96%的人认为自然很重要，但只有51%的人能尽可能多地与自然接触。受访者对活动提供了明确、可行的愿望，83%的人对参与基于自然的干预感兴趣。

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.