Environmental interpretation and socio-cognitive mindfulness: A literature review

T Eck, S An, Y Choe - Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 2023 - Elsevier
Visitors to environmental and heritage sites can have heightened experiences through
effective interpretation. Thus, providing effective environmental and heritage interpretation is …

Nature-based mindfulness programs using virtual reality to reduce pediatric perioperative anxiety: a narrative review

B Benchimol-Elkaim, B Khoury, A Tsimicalis - Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Over 75% of pediatric surgery patients experience preoperative anxiety, which can lead to
complicated recoveries. Current interventions are less effective for children over 12 years …

Healthy by nature: Policy practices aimed at maximizing the human behavioral health benefits of nature contact

S LoTemplio, AS McDonnell… - Policy Insights from …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Research suggests that spending time in nature is associated with numerous human
behavioral health benefits, including improved executive functioning abilities, enhanced …

Assessing restorative effects of soundscapes in VR through EEG and HRV

JS Kim, H Lee, Y Lee, JY Jeon, D Ahn - Computers in Biology and Medicine, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to extend the application of soundscape analysis by utilizing
electroencephalogram (EEG) analysis as a physiological evaluation tool to determine the …

Effects of immersive virtual reality on sensory overload in a random sample of critically ill patients

AC Naef, SM Gerber, M Single, RM Müri… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Sensory overload and sensory deprivation have both been associated with
negative health outcomes in critically ill patients. While there is a lack of any clear treatment …

Natural spaces for recovery from stress and for mental well-being across the life course

M van den Bosch, I Jarvis - Creating Urban and Workplace …, 2025 - taylorfrancis.com
Poor mental health and well-being are major contributors to the global burden of disease. A
major risk factor for mental illness is chronic stress. Thus, by creating environments that …