Green space and the health of the older adult during pandemics: a narrative review on the experience of COVID-19

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Aging is an inevitable process that leads to changes in various dimensions of older adult life, including physical, psychological, and social aspects. Unfortunately, older adults are more susceptible to health problems caused by adverse experiences such as the Corona outbreak.

Aim

The current study examines the lived experience of older adults in facing the conditions of the Corona epidemic to see how green spaces at various scales can influence the physical and mental health of this group.

Method

Relevant articles published, from 2019 to February 17, 2023, were searched using in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Eligible studies published in English and all studies passed a quality evaluation.

Result

In the final search, 40 articles

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10433209 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature