Healing Through Nature: The Impact of Light and Trees as Non- Pharmacological Interventions in Hospital Patient Care

Authors

Amanda Ann Isele

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Description

While in the clinical setting I observed that medications can only go so far (effectiveness, time between doses, and effects of the drugs), and the need for a nonpharmacological approach to improve patient outcomes. While researching the benefits of changing the patients’ environment with lighting, and trees I realized that this would also reduce nurse burnout. • Using the QSEN principles of evidence based practices and quality improvement to guide my approach, I researched natural light, light therapy, and trees to improve patient outcomes and the effects on nurses. • Studies show that natural light, light therapy, and exposure to trees can have benefits for both patient and nurse: improves sleep and cognitive function, reduces anxiety and depression, enhances recovery rates, boosts vitamin D production, lowers blood pressure, and boosts the immune system.

Publication Date

4-16-2025

Disciplines

Higher Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Recommended Citation

Isele, Amanda Ann, "Healing Through Nature: The Impact of Light and Trees as Non- Pharmacological Interventions in Hospital Patient Care" (2025). 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations. 49.
https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/celebration_posters_2025/49