New Zealand children’s health camps: therapeutic landscapes meet the contract state
2000
Social Science & Media
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 51
Pages 1047-1059
Author(s): Kearns, R. A., Collins, D. C. A.
New Zealand started to offer children health camps in 1919, responding to the government’s increased interest in the well-being of children. Gesler recognized that the modern healthcare system failed to offer therapeutic landscapes where children could experience both physical and mental healing. It is believed that if children engage more with nature—fresh air, clean water, and beautiful scenery—this can have great healing power. Gesler went on to discover the first children’s health camps, and what started as small, localized projects became a national network of permanent camps supported by the government.
Added November 2014
Physical activity, functional limitations, and disability in older adults.
2000
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 48
Pages 1264–1272
Author(s): Miller, M. E., Rejeski, W. J., Reboussin, B. A., Ten Have, T. R., Ettinger, W. H.
Research suggests that physical activity slows the progression of disability in seniors and, thus, prolongs independent living. Geriatric care-givers often use the activities of daily living (ADL), such as feeding and grooming, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), such as managing finances and housework, to determine if older adults have the skills necessary to live independently.
Added May 2014
Promoting physical activity in rural communities: Walking trail access, use, and effects
2000
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 18
Pages 235-241
Author(s): Brownson, R. C., Housemann, R. A., Brown, D. R., Jackson-Thompson, J, King, A. C., Malone, B. R., Sallis, J. F.
The health benefits of physical activity are well established. Physical activity contributes to a lower risk of coronary heart disease, as well as a variety of other chronic diseases including hypertension, non-insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 2), osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. To promote physical activity, more environmental and policy strategies are needed. Examples of environmental and policy approaches to increase physical activity include walking and bicycle trails, liability legislation, zoning and land use, mall walking programs, building construction that encourages physical activity, policies and incentives promoting physical activity during the workday, and policies requiring comprehensive school physical health education programs.
Added April 2014
Suicide and self-harm in inpatient psychiatric units: a study of nursing issues in 31 cases
2000
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 32
Pages 124-31
Author(s): Gournay, K., Bowers, L.
A significant number of incidents of suicide and self-harm occur in in-patient facilities. This study comprises of the review and audit of 31 suicide cases, each case being the subject of legal action brought by patients and/or their families.
Added April 2014