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This project was incorporated by staff at Glaven Ward in Hellesdon Hospital in Norfolk to incorporate green walks into the ward’s weekly activity calendar. Patients were of an all-male inpatient…
A pilot green walking program was initiated by staff at Chartwell Ward, Priority House in Kent for female inpatient psychiatric patients. This group focused on women as it has been shown that women…
Abstract: Climate change has been increasingly recognized in the healthcare sector over recent years, with global implications in infrastructure, economics, and public health. As a result, a growing…
Published date
April 2022
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Engler, Ian D. MD; Curley, Andrew J. MD; Fu, Freddie H. MD, et al
Staff from Carbis and Perran Wards at Longreach House in Cornwall assessed a green walking group activity for inpatient adults. Patients were assessed for fitness for this activity; walks with trained…
Occupational Therapists and recreation leaders piloted a green walking program at the Hartington Unit at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital for adult inpatient psychiatric patients. Patients who had…
Discussion highlighting the energy wastage stemming from unnecessary colonoscopies. Offers a proposed outline to reduce number of colonoscopies, which are not necessary, as a means to reduce energy…
Staff at Bethlem Royal Hospital initiated this forest walking group for patients from units across the site to use green spaces within the hospital's grounds. This group encourages mindfulness and…
Occupational therapist staff at the Malago Centre formed a green walking group for the medium secure Fromeside Unit of the Blackberry Hill Hospital. This group is focused on patient fitness and…
Occupational therapists and support workers run a weekly green walking group for acute inpatient adults at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Interested patients are given a risk assessment and…
The disposal of waste contributes to the environmental impact of healthcare. Kidney care, and dialysis in particular, produces large amounts of plastic and packaging waste. If explored further, the…
