Effects of exposure to nature pictures on heart surgery patients. Psychophysiology

Ulrich, R.S., O. Lund & J. Eltinge, 1993, Effects of exposure to nature pictures on heart surgery patients. Psychophysiology, in: Psychophysiology, 30, 1

  • Author : Ulrich, R.S., O. Lund & J. Eltinge
  • Year : 1993
  • Journal/Series : Psychophysiology
  • Volume Number (ANNUAL: Counting Volumes of the Year shown above) : 1
  • Volume Number (CONSECUTIVE: Counting all Volumes of this Journal ever published) : 30
  • Pages : 7
  • Abstract in English : OUTLINE: This article demonstrates that pictures of nature have a positive effect on patients experiencing acute stress as a result of major heart surgery or severe mental illness. Pictures of nature scenes in intensive care units shortened the patients' length of stay and reduced their need for strong analgesics.
  • Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: health, nature