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The impact of virtual reality-based forest therapy in psychiatric inpatient care: a pilot study

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dc.contributor.authorMartins, Rafael
dc.contributor.authorSousa, Sara de
dc.contributor.authorViana, João
dc.contributor.authorFortuna, Rita
dc.contributor.authorHenriques, André
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Alzira
dc.contributor.authorAlmeida, Raquel Simões de
dc.contributor.authorSimões de Almeida, Raquel
dc.contributor.authorde Sousa, Sara
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-14T09:57:12Z
dc.date.available2026-07-14T09:57:12Z
dc.date.issued2026-01-19
dc.description.abstractThis study evaluated the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality (VR)-based Forest Therapy program in reducing depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, and physiological distress among psychiatric inpatients. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 16 inpatients (mean age: 38) in a clinical setting. Participants engaged in four immersive VR sessions simulating forest environments. Psychometric assessments included the DASS-21 and WHO-5, administered pre- and post-intervention. Autonomic responses were monitored via Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Electrodermal Activity (EDA). Following the intervention, participants showed statistically significant improvements in depression, anxiety, stress, and well-being scores (p < .001). While changes in physiological indicators (HRV and EDA) were not statistically significant, observed trends suggested increased autonomic stability and relaxation. The findings suggest that VR-based Forest Therapy appears to be a promising, accessible intervention for promoting well being in psychiatric settings with limited nature access. While the results are encouraging, the lack of a control group and follow-up data limits conclusions regarding long-term durability. Further research with larger samples is required to validate these findings.eng
dc.identifier.citationMartins, R., de Sousa, S., Viana, J., Fortuna, R., Henriques, A., Silva, A., & Simões de Almeida, R. (2026). The impact of virtual reality-based forest therapy in psychiatric inpatient care: A pilot study. Advances in Mental Health, 0(0), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2026.2615679
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/18387357.2026.2615679
dc.identifier.eissn1837-4905
dc.identifier.issn1838-7357
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/32586
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherTaylor &Francis
dc.relationUID/ 05210/2023
dc.relation.hasversionhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/18387357.2026.2615679
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectVirtual reality
dc.subjectForest therapy
dc.subjectMental health
dc.subjectNature based-intervention
dc.titleThe impact of virtual reality-based forest therapy in psychiatric inpatient care: a pilot studyeng
dc.typeresearch article
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oaire.citation.titleAdvances in Mental Health
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