This study looked into how therapeutic forest walking will impact the well-being of undergraduate students at the National University of Singapore. A three-arm randomized control trial on 108 participants is being planned for this study. The primary aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and primary effect of the Therapeutic Rainforest Walking in generating positive energy among undergraduate students project in enhancing the quality of life, physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being among University students.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
81
A two-kilometer trail curated by the National Parks Board, Singapore. The walk will be led by Mindfulness Practitioner who volunteered to be guides for this study.
A two-kilometer trail curated by the National Parks Board, Singapore. The walk will be led by volunteer guides recruited by the research team.
A two-kilometer trail curated by the Office of Facility Management, NUS. The walk will be led by volunteer guides recruited by the research team.
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies
Singapore, Singapore
Perceived Stress Scale 4 (PSS-4)
4 items, Likert scale (0-lowest, 4-highest) Scoring higher in the scale would translate to higher perceived stress.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7)
7 items, Likert scale (0-lowest, 3-highest) Scoring higher in the scale would translate to higher anxiety level.
Time frame: 8 weeks
English Brief Resilience Scale (BRS)
6 items, Likert scale (1-lowest, 5-highest) Scoring higher in the scale would translate to higher resilience.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Saliva Cortisol
Measured using Passive drool method
Time frame: 8 weeks
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