Creating a transformative space for change: A qualitative evaluation of the RHS Wellbeing Programme for people with long term conditions

Michelle Howarth; Cormac Lawler; Anna da Silva

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102654

Creating a transformative space for change: A qualitative evaluation of the RHS Wellbeing Programme for people with long term conditions

Michelle Howarth^*
, Cormac Lawler
, Anna da Silva

^*Corresponding author for this work

Nursing & Midwifery

University of Salford
Northern Roots

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Abstract

Purpose: Our research aimed to evaluate the impact of the RHS Wellbeing (WB) Programme on people with long-term conditions. Findings: A thematic analysis identified how the WB programme facilitated improved social connectivity, sense of wellbeing and purpose through the creation of a ‘healthy, natural and safe space’ predicated on ‘person-centred approaches’. Participants felt they were ‘part of something larger’ which enabled ‘transformation of their health and wellbeing’. Conclusions: The WB Programme offered space to grow, heal and reconnect. Losing oneself in a nature-based space can have a lasting transformative impact on individuals.

Original language	English
Article number	102654
Journal	Health and Place
Volume	71
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102654
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2021

Keywords

Healthy spaces
Qualitative
Social connection
Social prescribing
Therapeutic horticulture
Transformation
Humans
Qualitative Research
Health Status
Emotions

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