Arbetsterapeuters arbete inom grön omsorg och dess effekter

Sammanfattning: The connection between human and nature is fading away as society gets more modernised, with increased stress-levels as a result. Interventions based on green care have proven to give stress-reducing effects for a variety of client-groups. Using a qualitative literature study approach, the aim with this paper was to investigate how occupational therapists work within the green care area and what effects such interventions could have. The literature-search was carried out both manually and within databases. Fifteen papers were found that fulfilled the criteria for inclusion and were used for analysis. The data-analysis resulted in four categories; “Activity as goal and means”, “Investigation, evaluation and collaboration”, “Decreasing stress and increasing wellbeing” and “Sense of fellowship and belonging”. Concluding results show that occupational therapists administrates and leads programs within green care. Furthermore, the most pronounced effects were decreased stress and improved well-being. Implementing green care within occupational therapist operations has advantages and can be a valuable therapeutic tool.