Fowler Davis, S., Benkowitz, C., Nield, L. et al. (1 more author) (2024) Green spaces and the impact on cognitive frailty: a scoping review. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. 1278542. ISSN 2296-2565
Abstract
Some literature indicates that contact with green spaces can benefit health and wellbeing, but it is unclear whether this is protective of cognitive health in older people. Using Arskey and O’Malley’s framework the aim was to investigate ageing, cognitive frailty and the effects of green access including any causality. The evidence was somewhat inconsistent but suggestive for a beneficial role of green space exposure on cognitive functions. Results suggested that globally, the poorer urban environments are high risk for older people’s mental health and these places often lack parks and green spaces. There is evidence that the level of activity and social participation may be greater with access to green spaces and therefore reduces health risks. Green spaces seem to have a role in preventing cognitive frailty, especially for more vulnerable older populations living in poorer urban environments.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 Fowler Davis, Benkowitz, Nield and Dayson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. |
Keywords: | cognitive frailty; green spaces exposure; older people; scoping review; urban—rural; Humans; Aged; Parks, Recreational; Frailty; Mental Health; Cognition; Aging |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Medicine and Population Health |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 11 Sep 2024 14:41 |
Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2024 14:41 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Frontiers Media SA |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1278542 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:217115 |
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