SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nature-Based Mindfulness: Effects of Moving Mindfulness Training into an Outdoor Natural Setting.
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50 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The effectiveness of virtual reality in enhancing mindfulness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Nature-based interventions: a systematic review of reviews.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Mechanisms Underpinning Psychological Change Following Nature Exposure in an Adolescent Population.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Nature's Role in Outdoor Therapies: An Umbrella Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Effect of a Healing Program Using Marine Resources on Reducing Pain and Improving Physical Function in Patients with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Trial
- Exploring positive psychology intervention and mindfulness-based intervention in nature: impact on well-being of school students in India.Frontiers in public health · 2024Trial
- The effect of brief exposure to virtual nature on mental wellbeing in adolescents.Scientific reports · 2023Trial
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- The Applicability of Forest Therapy for Socially Isolated Young Adults: Parallel Changes in Psychological Distress and Mindfulness.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
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- Connection to Nature and Psychological Wellbeing: The Role of Mindfulness and Spirituality.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Psychological Scars and Physical Consequences: Linking PTSD to Cardiovascular Health.Journal of cardiovascular translational research · 2026Review
- Testing nature-based biopsychosocial resilience theory: a research programme protocol.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Article
- Nature-Based Therapy: Exploring the Processes That Foster Change.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Nature prescription for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.The World Allergy Organization journal · 2026Review
- Neuroscience-Informed Creative Group Therapy for Processing Trauma and Developing Resilience During Wartime.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Review
- Effects of Mindfulness Practice on Owner-Reported Dog Behavior and Relationship.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Does attention matter more than exposure? A pilot RCT of nature-based mindfulness for mental well-being and stress.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Roots and Shoots: A Pilot Parallel Randomised Controlled Trial Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Nature-Based Self-Help Intervention for Low Wellbeing.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of a nature-based therapy intervention for children with long-term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties.Journal of health psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Research has proven that both mindfulness training and exposure to nature have positive health effects. The purpose of this study was to systematically review quantitative studies of mindfulness interventions conducted in nature (nature-based mindfulness), and to analyze the effects through meta-analyses. Electronic searches revealed a total of 25 studies to be included, examining 2990 participants. Three analyses were conducted: Nature-based mindfulness interventions evaluated as open trials (k = 13), nature-based mindfulness compared with groups in non-active control conditions (k = 5), and nature-based mindfulness compared with similar interventions but without contact with nature (k = 7). The overall combined psychological, physiological, and interpersonal effects from pre- to post-intervention were statistically significant and of medium size (
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