Background: Healthy aging encompasses more than the absence of disease, emphasizing the preservation of functional abilities for enhanced well-being and quality of life. Nature-based interventions are scientifically proven contributors to healthy aging. Objective: To develop an evidence map showcasing nature-based interventions targeting older individuals’ health and well-being. Methods: The evidence map was developed through critical analysis of systematic reviews and clinical trials utilizing the tools AMSTAR2 and CONSORT. A systematic search spanning the past decade was conducted across databases: Cochrane, SCOPUS, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and LILACS. Results: Twelve articles met the eligibility criteria. Nature-based interventions such as forest bathing, hiking, therapeutic gardens, virtual reality, and forest sounds were identified. Outcomes were categorized into physical aspects (cardiovascular and pulmonary; neuro-immuno-endocrinological) and mental/behavioral aspects. The final map integrated interventions, outcomes, and quality assessments. Conclusions: The survey highlights the positive impact of nature-based interventions on the health of the elderly. This study provides insights across various domains, fostering the development of programs and policies in management to promote healthy aging. Regarding healthcare, it encourages discourse among professionals regarding the integration of nature-based practices for equitable care in both individual and group settings. Furthermore, it underscores the need for research in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Brazil, where the study was conducted.

Objetivo: este estudo adaptou e validou a escala Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure (versão brasileira) para avaliação da empatia por enfermeiros; avaliou a concordância entre empatia autorreferida pelos enfermeiros e a percebida pelos pacientes e correlacionou autocompaixão com empatia autorreferida dos enfermeiros e percebida pelos pacientes. Método: sete juízes validaram a adaptação da escala citada para a Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure Nurses (versão brasileira) com anuência do autor da escala original. Uma amostra de quinze enfermeiros e 93 pacientes do Serviço de Emergência de um hospital privado filantrópico, foram avaliados utilizando a Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure Nurses (versão brasileira) e a Escala de Autocompaixão (versão brasileira). Resultados: as propriedades psicométricas da Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure Nurses (versão brasileira) demonstraram consistência interna adequada (alfa de Cronbach de 0,799). A empatia na visão dos pacientes foi mais bem avaliada do que a autorreferida pelos enfermeiros (p<0,001). Enfermeiros mais autocompassivos apresentaram maiores escores de empatia (p=0,002). Conclusão: os resultados deste estudo confirmaram a adequação das propriedades psicométricas da Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure Nurses (versão brasileira), o que permite a comparação da empatia com a escala para pacientes a partir dos mesmos parâmetros de avaliação. A autocompaixão influenciou a empatia autorreferida pelos enfermeiros.

The incidence of cancer cases is increasing worldwide, and chemotherapy is often necessary as part of the treatment for many of these cases. Nature-based interventions have been shown to offer potential benefits for human well-being. Objective: This study aims to investigate the outcome of nature images on clinical symptom management related to chemotherapy. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted in an outpatient cancer unit of a private hospital in Brazil, with 173 participants over the age of 18 who were undergoing chemotherapy and had signed an informed consent form. The intervention consisted of the presentation of a 12-min video featuring nature images categorized under the themes of Tranquility, Beauty, Emotions Up, or Miscellany. Images were sourced from the e-Nature Positive Emotions Photography Database (e-NatPOEM), a publicly available collection of affectively rated images. Sociodemographic and clinical data, as well as the participants’ connection to nature, were investigated. The Positive Affect/Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) and the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) were applied pre- and post-intervention. Results: Data showed very strong evidence of a reduction in negative affect for the intervention group (p < 0.001) and moderate evidence for the control group (p = 0.034). There was also a significant reduction in the intervention group for pain (p < 0.001), tiredness (p = 0.002), sadness (p < 0.001), anxiety (p < 0.001), and appetite (p = 0.001). The Beauty video had the best performance, while the Tranquility video showed no significant improvement in any of the symptoms evaluated. These findings suggest that images of nature may be a valuable tool to help control clinical and psychological symptoms in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Nature-based interventions (NBIs) benefit human well-being, but clinical trials comparing different NBIs in various natural environments are scarce. To evaluate the efficacy of a multicomponent nature-based intervention (MNBI) in comparison to control group (classical forest bathing). well-being; Secondary outcomes: vitality, happiness, connection, and engagement with nature across urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. Randomized clinical trial with 486 participants between October/2022 and June/2023, from five natural areas in Southeast and Southern/Brazil. Well-being was assessed immediately before the activity and 30 days after, and secondary outcomes immediately before, immediately after and 30 days after. The data analyses considered a 95 % confidence interval and p-values < 0.05. The main hypothesis was confirmed, well-being levels of MNBI group were significantly improved, especially in peri-urban areas (p = 0.036). Both groups increased vitality (p < 0.001), but MNBI was more effective overall (p = 0.038), especially in urban areas (p = 0.020). Happiness increased in both groups (p = 0.001), but MNBI participants maintained higher levels 30 days post-intervention (p = 0.010). Nature connection increased significantly in both groups (p < 0.001) but remained higher in MNBI after 30 days (p = 0.021), especially in peri-urban areas (p = 0.034). While both groups reported calm and relaxation, MNBI uniquely fostered learning, knowledge, and contemplation. MNBI was more effective than classical forest bathing in improving well-being, nature connection and pro-environmental behaviors, particularly in peri-urban settings, expanding the potential of NBIs for well-being promotion. NCT05486156.

To evaluate the perception of bedside nurses regarding the implementation of solutions proposed by nurse leaders for patient and employee care during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Nurse leaders have proposed solutions to better manage the challenges of the pandemic. However, multiple factors influence the transposal of actions from the tactical to the operational levels. This cross‐sectional study was carried out in a 620‐bed non‐profit institution. Participants were bedside nurses who completed an online survey. One hundred sixty‐eight nurses participated in the study. Most of the proposed solutions were very effective and easily identified by the nurses. These solutions included adaptations of the physical structure, availability of medical supplies and adequacy of institutional protocols. The actions that stood out with low perception were adequate integration of new employees and the availability of remote work, hotel accommodations for frontline health care workers and day care for children whose parents worked at the hospital. Bedside nurses were able to recognize most of the solutions proposed by their nurse leaders during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Tactical‐level nurse leaders need constant proximity to bedside nurses and continuous elucidation of the objectives to be achieved by the strategies adopted.

Highlights From the One Health approach, empathy represents the initial movement towards achieving planet harmony. The more emotions we attribute to animals, the more we develop pro-conservation behaviors. AES-Brazil may serve as a tool for reflection and monitoring interventions in human-animal relationships. ABSTRACT Objective: To design and validate a Brazilian version of the Animal Empathy Scale, based on the existing Portuguese version. Methods: Content validity assessment was performed by expert judges, and the adapted scale was administered to a sample