Finding With Nature: A Study Testing Nature-Based Support for Family Caregivers Aged 65 and Over

Conditions: Psychological Well Being, Psychological Flexibility, Physical Functioning, Burden, Caregiver, Natured-informed Therapy

Sex: All

Ages: 65 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 350

Sponsor: JAMK University Of Applied Sciences

Summary

This research project investigates the effects of a nature-based programme (Finding with Nature, FWN), on psychological well-being, functioning, and nature connectedness among older adults (65 and older) who provide care for their close one in Finland. The FWN programme combines nature exposure, physical activity, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods. The effects of the FWN programme are studied in a randomised controlled trial. The psychological well-being, functioning, and nature connectedness are investigated with self-report measures and analysed with quantitative methods. The results provide knowledge about the ability of nature-based, low-threshold methods to support older adults (65+) who provide care for their close one.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years and older * Providing care for a close one, formally or informally * Able to communicate adequately in Finnish * Willingness to commit to a 6-week intervention programme Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07821970). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.