All Outputs (3)

Effects of nature-based mindfulness on pain and wellbeing for adults with persistent pain: A systematic literature review (2024)
Journal Article
Smith, F., Howie, L., Malsingh, J., O’Mant, A., Shakespeare, S., & Tunney, K. (in press). Effects of nature-based mindfulness on pain and wellbeing for adults with persistent pain: A systematic literature review. Physical Therapy Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2024.2367814

Background Persistent pain (PP) is a complex mechanism affecting 35% to 51.3% of adults in the United Kingdom and is associated with significant reductions in quality of life. Understanding of PP and how best to treat it has developed over the past... Read More about Effects of nature-based mindfulness on pain and wellbeing for adults with persistent pain: A systematic literature review.

What are the psychological and cognitive wellbeing benefits as reported by people experiencing green space? A meta-ethnography (2023)
Journal Article
Smith, F., & Turner, D. W. (2023). What are the psychological and cognitive wellbeing benefits as reported by people experiencing green space? A meta-ethnography. Wellbeing, Space and Society, 5, Article 100158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wss.2023.100158

Background: The world is increasingly subject to urbanisation. This has been associated with deleterious effects on mental health, as urban living can decrease access to green space. The benefits of green space for wellbeing have been investigated by... Read More about What are the psychological and cognitive wellbeing benefits as reported by people experiencing green space? A meta-ethnography.

Health behaviour change interventions for the promotion of physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review (2013)
Journal Article
Cramp, F., Berry, J., Gardiner, M., Smith, F., & Stephens, D. (2013). Health behaviour change interventions for the promotion of physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care, 11(4), 238-247. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1049

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease with typical onset between the ages of 40 and 50years. Increasing levels of physical activity (PA) have been shown to decrease inflammation, reduce pain, increase fu... Read More about Health behaviour change interventions for the promotion of physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review.