Nature-assisted therapy: systematic review of controlled and observational studies.

Abstract in brief

• This systematic review evaluates scientific studies on nature-assisted therapy (NAT) to determine its effectiveness for improving human health, highlighting that evidence, while limited, generally supports its benefits.
• The review found that out of many studies, a small but reliable number showed significant health improvements, especially in moderate to low evidence studies, across a range of health issues from obesity to schizophrenia.
• The authors suggest that NAT could be a valuable public health resource and recommend further research to better understand its applications and effectiveness in various health conditions.]