Nature-based therapies have proven to be a powerful tool in improving mental and physical health. However, one of the challenges in adopting these therapies more widely is ensuring that patients and healthcare providers understand their full benefits. In this post, we’ll explore the critical role of building a patient advocacy team to promote and implement nature-based therapies, ensuring that patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals are engaged and informed.
Investment & Impact Potential
● Widens support for patients by building a team of advocates that intersect with healthcare as patients, caregivers, supporters, VR content developers, artists, nature-based therapists and other healthcare providers. ● High potential for impactful collaborations that directly support patients + their advocates.
● Enhances digital NBTs that empower patients and their advocates
What We Will Do
● Invite a larger network of advocates to the table (beyond patients + defined caregiver)
● Bridge both therapeutic virtual and actual nature experiences
● Prioritize personalized nature experiences + scalability
Why This Matters
● Rising pressures in caregiving, formally and informally, as well as the sandwich generation.
● Traditional in-person, outdoor physical NBT leaves many patients and their advocates without opportunities to engage in NBT
● Championing nature as a right for all