Effects of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) on individual well-being: an umbrella review.
Int J Environ Health Res
; 32(8): 1842-1867, 2022 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this review was to outline the most relevant benefits of forest bathing for well-being promotion. This study was designed as an umbrella literature review. Medline (via PubMed), EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, PsycINFO, CINAHL and the DOAJ were systematically searched for relevant reviews up to February 2021. After article selection, 16 systematic reviews met inclusion criteria. Overall, the best available evidence supports the use of forest bathing as a complementary practice for the promotion of psychophysical well-being, whereas evidence for its use as a therapeutic practice for the improvement of organic diseases needs to grow before clear and specific clinical indications can be formulated. The positive impact of forest bathing on individual quality of life, along with its favorable cost-effectiveness profile, may justify its possible adoption for public health strategies of well-being promotion. Further investigations on the topic are advised.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Forests
Type of study:
Systematic_reviews
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Environ Health Res
Journal subject:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy