Progress in CS8!
We’re excited to share an update on our progress with Case Study 8! Last week, our team had an on-boarding day with Imotions at the University of Copenhagen at Frederiksberg campus. During this session, we tested biometric sensors and software to ensure everything is running smoothly. This week, we’ve been busy testing the sensors on-site and are now ready to invite participants to
join our study.


What is Case Study 8?
Case Study 8 is taking place in Denmark and builds on the ongoing Move Green project, a nature-based therapy (NbT) programme. Move Green is dedicated to exploring the health and well-being benefits for individuals with mobility issues who visit an urban forest park, or in this case the arboretum in Hørsholm. We have designed a trail in the arboretum following the ‘Evidence-based Health Design in Landscape Architecture’ (EBHDL) process model.
Why Focus on Mobility Issues?
People with mobility issues often experience higher levels of stress and a lower quality of life compared to the able-bodied population. Move Green addresses this by using a ‘designed-in’ accessibility approach to ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of nature, embodying the principle of
‘leaving no one behind’.
The Move Green App
As part of the Move Green initiative, a prototype app has been developed. This app offers guided nature experiences aimed at enhancing sensory experiences and connectedness with the natural environment. It’s designed for individual use, making it easier for people with limited mobility to engage with nature.


The Trial
Our trial involves a two-arm randomized controlled trial with a 6-month follow-up. We’ll be analyzing whether visits enhanced by the Move Green App can boost nature connectedness, restoration, vitality and resilience for people with mobility issues. Both the intervention group and the control group will begin the trial by visiting the Move Green forest trail, followed by consecutive visits to the Move Green forest or a comparable natural environment, actively engaging with nature for at least two hours the following four weeks
We’re eager to see the outcomes of this study and hope it will provide valuable insights into how nature-based interventions can improve the lives of individuals with mobility challenges.
Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward with
Case Study 8!
We look forward to sharing more about our journey and findings in the coming months. For now, we’re thrilled to be making strides towards understanding and enhancing the health benefits of nature for everyone.





