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An Analysis of Needs and Preferences of Forest Healing Programs in patients with Chronic Diseases

만성질환자의 산림치유 프로그램에 대한 요구도 및 선호도 분석

  • Chae, Young-Ran (College of Nursing, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kang, So-Yean (Department of Nursing, Daewon University College) ;
  • Jo, Young-Mi (Nursing department, Kangwon National University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Sun-Hee (Department of Nursing, Saekyung University) ;
  • Park, Su-Youn (College of Nursing, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Cheon, In-Sun (General Graduate School of Nursing, Kangwon National University)
  • 채영란 (강원대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 강소연 (대원대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 조영미 (강원대학교병원 간호부) ;
  • 이선희 (세경대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 박수연 (강원대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 천인선 (강원대학교 일반대학원 간호학과)
  • Received : 2021.02.10
  • Accepted : 2021.02.22
  • Published : 2021.02.28
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Abstract

This study was conducted to identify the interest, needs, and preferences for forest healing programs of patients with chronic diseases. A total of 227 individuals with chronic diseases who were admitted to a university hospital were surveyed on the needs and preferences of forest healing programs. The participants of this study were 111 patients (48.9%) with cardiovascular disease, 88 patients (38.8%) with gastrointestinal diseases, 39 patients with musculoskeletal disease (17.2%), and 78 patients (34.3%) with other diseases. About 51% of all participants had heard of the forest healing programs, but 94.3% of the participants said they had no experience in participating. The frequency of forest visits was the most often once a month or not, and the reason for not being able to participate in forest healing programs was "because there was no time to spare." The participants generally preferred a small group programs with family members or their friends for one day or two days. The preferred seasons were spring and autumn, and the preferred time zones were morning and weekend, and the participants preferred outdoor programs rather than indoors. An important factors of the programs were dense forests, trees, landscape, sound, and fresh air. These preferences can be applied when developing forest healing programs for patients with chronic diseases.

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