Anna Christina Nowak
Biographic Data
| ID | 7767843 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anna Christina Nowak |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anna Christina |
| FAMILY NAME | Nowak |
| SIGNATURE | NOWAK A C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bielefeld University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9193-7012 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Promotion of planetary health through climate-sensitive health counselling in occupational therapy—a qualitative interview study in three countries
Introduction: Occupational therapy and planetary health are closely linked, as human health is influenced by environmental factors such as climate change. Occupational therapists (OTs) can enhance clients' understanding of climate-related health issues and advocate for health-promoting climate action through climate-sensitive health counselling (CSHC). While CSHC has mainly been studied in medical contexts, its implementation in occupational ther…
Tracing pathways
The accelerating convergence of global crises, including climate change, pandemics, geopolitical conflict, forced migration, digital transformation, and rising social inequality, has fundamentally reshaped the developmental environment for emerging adults (ages 18–29). Positioned at the critical juncture of identity formation and societal integration, this cohort faces unprecedented structural and psychological challenges. While scientific discou…
Regional Covid-19 measures and effects on subjective well-being in Germany
Background COVID-19 measures in Germany varied during the pandemic, and it seems natural that in addition to factors such as incidence, health system capacity, etc., these interventions and their social and economic consequences had an impact on the evolution of the population’s well-being. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a suspicion that the health burden would fall mainly on population groups with a lower socio-economic stat…
Nature experiences and their potential therapeutic benefits for psychiatric assisted-living residents recovering from substance abuse
A psychiatric assisted-living facilities’ natural environment can be therapeutic • Semi-structured interviews captured qualitative data about everyday experiences • Nature experiences may be beneficial for residents’ recovery and well-being • The kinds of therapeutic benefits vary depending on the type of nature experience • Nature experiences are made within all four therapeutic landscapes environments There is a lack of research on nature in ps…
Greenspaces of psychiatric clinics and patient perceptions
Nature and natural elements have been proven to promote mental health and well‐being but there is a research gap regarding psychiatric environments, despite the importance of psychiatric hospitals for mental health. It is essential to understand the particular characteristics relevant for patients in these settings. We conducted semi‐structured in‐situ interviews with patients on greenspaces around two psychiatric hospitals in Germany to identify…
Months without the car in Bielefeld, Germany– a mixed-method study exploring individual motivation to participate in a municipal intervention
Urban intervention projects with fitted recruitment strategies and better insights from study participants with the aim to motivate individuals to engage in climate-friendly behavior can help to strengthen sustainability and public health
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Greenspaces of psychiatric clinics and patient perceptions
Nature and natural elements have been proven to promote mental health and well‐being but there is a research gap regarding psychiatric environments, despite the importance of psychiatric hospitals for mental health. It is essential to understand the particular characteristics relevant for patients in these settings. We conducted semi‐structured in‐situ interviews with patients on greenspaces around two psychiatric hospitals in Germany to identify…
Months without the car in Bielefeld, Germany– a mixed-method study exploring individual motivation to participate in a municipal intervention
Urban intervention projects with fitted recruitment strategies and better insights from study participants with the aim to motivate individuals to engage in climate-friendly behavior can help to strengthen sustainability and public health
Regional Covid-19 measures and effects on subjective well-being in Germany
Background COVID-19 measures in Germany varied during the pandemic, and it seems natural that in addition to factors such as incidence, health system capacity, etc., these interventions and their social and economic consequences had an impact on the evolution of the population’s well-being. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a suspicion that the health burden would fall mainly on population groups with a lower socio-economic stat…
Nature experiences and their potential therapeutic benefits for psychiatric assisted-living residents recovering from substance abuse
A psychiatric assisted-living facilities’ natural environment can be therapeutic • Semi-structured interviews captured qualitative data about everyday experiences • Nature experiences may be beneficial for residents’ recovery and well-being • The kinds of therapeutic benefits vary depending on the type of nature experience • Nature experiences are made within all four therapeutic landscapes environments There is a lack of research on nature in ps…
Promotion of planetary health through climate-sensitive health counselling in occupational therapy—a qualitative interview study in three countries
Introduction: Occupational therapy and planetary health are closely linked, as human health is influenced by environmental factors such as climate change. Occupational therapists (OTs) can enhance clients' understanding of climate-related health issues and advocate for health-promoting climate action through climate-sensitive health counselling (CSHC). While CSHC has mainly been studied in medical contexts, its implementation in occupational ther…
Tracing pathways
The accelerating convergence of global crises, including climate change, pandemics, geopolitical conflict, forced migration, digital transformation, and rising social inequality, has fundamentally reshaped the developmental environment for emerging adults (ages 18–29). Positioned at the critical juncture of identity formation and societal integration, this cohort faces unprecedented structural and psychological challenges. While scientific discou…
Medicine (4 works) · Urban Green Space and Health (3 works) · Climate Change and Health Impacts (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Health, psychology, and well-being (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (1 work) · Art Therapy and Mental Health (1 work) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (1 work)