期刊
出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095373
关键词
shinrin-yoku; virtual reality; phytoncides; exposure science methods; NK cells; Visual Analog Scale; DASS; BASDAI
资金
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Psi Chapter [GSONO0529A]
- OHSU School of Nursing Small Grants Program-Innovation Grants [GSONO0530A]
- Hartford Center of Nursing Excellence-Hartford Award for Research and Practice [GSONO0531A]
This paper describes a study protocol for simulated forest immersion therapy using virtual reality and atomized phytoncides, which may provide relief from chronic pain and improve immune function in patients with axial spondyloarthritis and breast and prostate cancer. The paper outlines the setting and measurement procedures to determine the feasibility of this therapy.
Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, may provide relief from chronic and breakthrough pain in patients with axial spondyloarthritis and improve immune function through increasing NK cell numbers and activity and their downstream effectors, perforin and granulysin, after chemo- or radiation therapy in breast and prostate cancer patients. The aim of this paper is to describe the study protocol for a simulated forest immersion therapy using virtual reality and atomized phytoncides, volatile organic compounds found in forested areas designed to effect positive change for these two patient populations. The setting, including the room set up and samples with inclusion/exclusion specific to this type of intervention, is outlined. Measures and calibration procedures pertinent to determining the feasibility of simulated forest immersion therapy are presented and include: ambient and surface room temperatures and relative humidity in real time, ambient ultrafine particulate matter, ambient droplet measurement that coincides with volatile organic compounds, specific phytoncides, and virtual reality and atomization of phytoncide set up. Particular lessons learned while training and setting up the equipment are presented. Simulated forest immersion therapy is possible with attention to detail during this early phase when development of methods, equipment testing, and feasibility in deploying the intervention become operational. The expected outcome of the development of the methods for this study is the creation of a standardized approach to simulating forest therapy in a controlled laboratory space.
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