A systematic review of audit tools for evaluating the quality of green spaces in mental health research
Research showing the relationship between exposure to green space and health has yielded conflicting results, possibly due to the oversight of green space quality in quantitative studies. This systematic review, guided by the PRISMA framework (registered under Prospero ID CRD42023279720), focused on...
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Published in | Health & place Vol. 86; p. 103185 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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England
Elsevier Ltd
01.03.2024
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Summary: | Research showing the relationship between exposure to green space and health has yielded conflicting results, possibly due to the oversight of green space quality in quantitative studies. This systematic review, guided by the PRISMA framework (registered under Prospero ID CRD42023279720), focused on audit tools for green space quality in mental health research. From 4028 studies, 13 were reviewed, with 77 % linking better mental health outcomes to higher green space quality. Eight tools, especially Public Open Space and Dillen et al. tools demonstrated strong correlations with mental health. Certain green space qualities like grass, pathways, and water elements showed positive health associations. Future research should aim for standardized quality metrics and robust methodologies to support causal inferences and efficient assessments.
•Systematic review of audit tools for green space quality in mental health.•77 % of studies (n = 10) linked quality green space to mental health.•Public Open Space and Dillen et al. tools significant in mental health links.•Key green space features: grass, pathways, water for mental health.•Future research: geographic gaps, causality, use of machine learning. |
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ISSN: | 1353-8292 1873-2054 1873-2054 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103185 |