Exploring how greenspace programmes might be effective in supporting people with problem substance use: a realist interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Greenspace programmes are health projects run outside in nature, typically with the aim of improving mental health. Research suggests that programmes may also be effective in supporting people with problem substance use (PSU), but there is limited understanding of the key components that make them successful for this client group. Previous work has claimed that a realist-informed intervention framework for greenspace programmes for mental health could be transferable to programmes that support people with PSU, and that this could provide insight into the causal processes within programmes. However, this claim is yet to be explored in depth. The aim of this study was to further test, refine, and consolidate the proposed framework to show how greenspace programmes could su

SUBMITTER: Masterton W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9436451 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature