Trial reportEnvironmental health and preventive medicine2026
A comprehensive evaluation of the health benefits of forest therapy for cancer survivors.
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A Feasibility Study to Determine Whether the Botanical Garden Become a Region of Forest Therapy for Cancer Survivors
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Experiences of Nature Through Immersive Virtual Reality Among People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Potential preventive effects of forest bathing/Shinrin-yoku on depressive symptoms: a narrative review of mechanistic evidence.Environmental health and preventive medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundWhile advancements in cancer treatment have improved survival rates, some survivors continue to experience emotional difficulties that adversely affect overall well-being. Forest therapy, a nature-based intervention, has demonstrated potential in alleviating psychological and physiological stress.
methodsThis single-arm pre-post study evaluated a two-hour guided forest therapy session in a submontane forest in Taiwan. Participants were recruited via posters and online registration forms disseminated by the Linsen Chinese Medicine and Kunming Branch (LCMKB) of Taipei City Hospital and were screened for eligibility according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Outcomes included psychological measures-the Profile of Mood States 2nd Edition-Adult Short (POMS 2-A), Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition (BDI-II), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)-along with physiological indicators (heart rate, blood pressure, heart rate variability, salivary cortisol).
resultsOf the 40 participants, 38 completed the program. Significant improvements were observed in mood disturbance (The Total Mood Disturbance of POMS 2-A: 4.0 → -8.0), anxiety (BAI: 5.0 → 3.5), depression (BDI-II: 5.5 → 4.0), and salivary cortisol levels (1.07 → 0.42 µg/dL), all with large effect sizes. Regression analyses suggested that baseline emotional status and certain demographic factors may have influenced outcomes. Participants with higher initial anxiety and depression, younger age, and shorter cancer duration appeared to show relatively greater improvements.
conclusionsThis first study of forest therapy among cancer survivors in Taiwan provides preliminary evidence that guided forest therapy may be a useful complementary approach for enhancing emotional well-being and reducing physiological stress. Significant improvements were observed across multiple psychological measures (POMS 2-A, BAI, BDI-II) and in salivary cortisol. Benefits were more pronounced among participants with higher baseline distress, younger age, or shorter cancer duration, underscoring the importance of considering baseline health profiles and demographic characteristics when designing interventions.
trial registrationApproved by the Taipei City Hospital Research Ethics Committee (TCHIRB-11104010). CLINICALTRIALS: gov Identifier: NCT06001723.
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