The effect of nature exposure on pain experience and quality of life in patients with chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pain is a complex condition with short and long-term effects on physical and psychosocial health. Nature exposure therapy has been investigated as a potential non-pharmacological intervention to improve physical and emotional health of individuals with chronic pain. This proposed systematic review aims to examine the effects of nature exposure therapy on pain experience and quality of life in patients with chronic pain.

Methods

Studies will be identified by searching the MEDLINE, Embase and Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases. All included studies will be required to be interventional controlled trials comparing nature exposure therapy to placebo or standard care in patients with chronic pain. Primary outcomes for t

SUBMITTER: Lee MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10538778 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature