Imagine using a walk in the park as a precise medical prescription to treat depression or heart disease. This work proves exactly how nature heals the body and mind through large-scale studies. It creates a practical playbook for businesses to set up these green therapies effectively and affordably.
Healthcare providers and urban planners lack scientific proof and practical guidelines to implement nature-based therapies that are cost-effective and socially accepted.
A Global Systematic Map of nature therapies and a Toolbox of practical Guides and Tutorials for different end-users.
If you are a clinic dealing with chronic depression and cardiovascular disease — this project developed a 'What Works' guide that provides evidence-based nature therapies to improve patient recovery rates.
If you are a developer dealing with urban heat and noise pollution — this project developed Nature-based Resilience Hubs that increase the health value and social acceptance of your green spaces.
If you are an insurer dealing with high costs of chronic illness — this project developed cost-effectiveness data for nature therapies that can reduce long-term healthcare spending.
Based on available project data, the project aims to promote cost-effective therapies, but specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided.
Yes, the project is creating a Toolbox of practical Guides and a 'What Works' guide specifically designed for implementation at scale.
Based on available project data, the results will be delivered as an accessible toolbox and guidelines; specific licensing terms are not mentioned.
The project uses Nature-based Solutions to tackle urban stressors like air pollution and noise, integrating health therapies into urban parks and coastal settings.
The project is active from 2023-06-01 and is scheduled to conclude by 2027-05-31.
The consortium is research-heavy with 8 universities and 3 research institutes, but maintains a 21% industry ratio with 3 industrial partners, including 2 SMEs. This balance suggests the project is grounded in strong scientific evidence while having a direct line to market application through the SMEs.
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