Outdoor experiences and outdoor-based activities and interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Systematic scoping review.

Objectives

The aim was to identify and synthesize empirical studies exploring outdoor experiences, activities, and interventions in people with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods

Systematic searches were performed in 7 bibliometric databases. Unique records were independently screened by 2 authors. Peer-reviewed studies on outdoor experiences, activities, or interventions in adults with SCI were included. This was supplemented by Google Scholar searches and citation tracking. Data from included studies were extracted and analysed in a narrative synthesis.

Results

A total of 89 studies were included. Study findings were catalogued into 9 categories and grouped into 3 themes. Theme 1 covered findings related to the experienc

SUBMITTER: Aaby AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11770228 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature