Gaochao Zhang

Mr. Gaochao Zhang


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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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GZGaochao Zhang
Gaochao Zhang
Dorthe PoulsenDorthe Poulsen
Dorthe Poulsen
VLVictoria Linn Lygum
Victoria Linn Lygum
SCSus sola Corazon
Sus sola Corazon
MGMarie Christoffersen Gramkow
Marie Christoffersen Gramkow
USUlrika Stigsdotter
Ulrika Stigsdotter
This study systematically evaluated the scientific evidence for health benefits of natural environments for people with mobility impairments. Literature searches based on five categories of terms—target group, nature type, health-related impacts, nature-related activities and accessibility issues—were conducted in four databases (Web of Science, Scopus, CAB ABSTRACT and Medline). Twenty-seven articles from 4196 hits were included in the systematic reviews. We concluded that people with mobility disabilities could gain different health benefits, including physical health benefits, mental health benefits and social health benefits from nature in different kinds of nature contacts ranging from passive contact, active involvement to rehabilitative interventions. Several issues related to the accessibility and use of nature for people with mobility impairments need attention from professionals such as landscape architects, rehabilitative therapists, caregivers and policy makers. The overall quality of methodology of the included studies is not high based on assessment of the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Moreover, more randomized controlled trials and longitudinal studies that focus specifically on evidence-based health design of nature for people with mobility impairments in the future are needed.

14 January 2019 in Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research
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SCSus sola Corazon
Sus sola Corazon
MGMarie Christoffersen Gramkow
Marie Christoffersen Gramkow
Dorthe PoulsenDorthe Poulsen
Dorthe Poulsen
VLVictoria Linn Lygum
Victoria Linn Lygum
GZGaochao Zhang
Gaochao Zhang
USUlrika Stigsdotter
Ulrika Stigsdotter