Waldtherapie zur Behandlung chronischer muskuloskelettaler Schmerzen

Zusammenfassung

Die Pilotstudie im Rahmen einer Masterarbeit untersuchte die Wirksamkeit einer 4-stündigen Waldtherapie auf die Schmerzwahrnehmung bei Patient*innen mit chronischen muskuloskelettalen Schmerzen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen signifikante Verbesserungen bei der Schmerzstärke sowie bei psychischen Parametern wie Depression, Angst und Stress.

Abstract

This master's thesis analysed the effectiveness of a 4-hour pilot study of forest therapy on the perception of pain in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. According to the results, there were significant improvements with regard to pain intensity as well as psychological parameters such as depression, anxiety and stress.

Key words

Forest bathing - musculoskeletal pain - back pain - depression - stress

Schlüsselwörter

Waldbaden - muskuloskelettale Schmerzen - Rückenschmerzen - Depressionen - Stress

Publication History

Article published online:
27 February 2025

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