Publications on Nature and Human Health

• Stigsdotter, UK., Ekholm, O., Schipperijn, J., Toftager, M., Kamper-Jørgensen, F., Randrup, TB. 2010. Health promoting outdoor environments - Associations between green space, and health, health-related quality of life and stress based on a Danish national representative survey. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, volume 38, issue 4, pp. 411-417 (Peer reviewed paper)

• Stigsdotter,UK., Palsdottir, AM., Burls, A., Chermaz, A., Ferrini, F., Grahn. P. (2010) Nature-Based Therapeutic Interventions. In: Nilsson, K. & Sangster, M. (eds.) Forests, Trees and Human Health. Chapter 11. Pp. 309-342 (Peer reviewed book chapter)

• Grahn, P. & Stigsdotter, UK. 2010. The relation between perceived sensory dimensions of urban green space and stress restoration. Landscape and Urban Planning, volume 94, issues 3-4, pp. 264-275. (Peer reviewed paper) 

• Schipperijn, J., Stigsdotter, UK., Randrup, TB., Troelsen, J. 2010. Influences on the use of urban green space – a case study in Odense, Denmark. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, volume 9, issue 1, pp. 25-32. (Peer reviewed paper)

• Sola Corazon, S., Stigsdotter, UK., Claudi, A.G., Kjell Nilsson. 2010. Development of a Nature-Based Therapy Concept for Stress Patients at the Danish Healing Forest Garden Nacadia. Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture, volume 20, pp. 34-51. (Peer reviewed paper) 

• Lamm, B., Stigsdotter, UK., Hare, R., Bentsen, P., Randrup, TB. 2010. Udeskole og Læringsmiljø – Empiriske perspektiver. (Outdoor education and learning environments – empirical perspectives) In: Kural, R., Jensen, BB., Kirkeby, IM (eds.) Aprops – Arkitekur, Pædagogik og Sundhed (Apropos- Architecture, Pedogogy and Health). Chapter 3, pp. 36- 43. Kunstakademiets arkitektskoles forlag, København. (Popular scientific book chapter in Danish) 

• Schipperijn, J., Stigsdotter, UK. 2010. Lok folk ud I byens grønne områder. Grønt Miljø. Nr 5/Juni. (Popular scientific article in Danish)

• Schipperijn, J., Ekholm, O., Stigsdotter, UK., Toftager, M., Bentsen, P., Kamper-Jørgensen, F., Randrup, TB. 2010. Factors influencing the use of green space: Results from a Danish national representative survey. Landscape and Urban Planning, volume 95, issue 3, pp. 130-137. (Peer reviewed paper)

• Toftager, M., Ekholm. O., Schipperjin, J., Stigsdotter, UK., Bentsen, P., Grønbæk, M., Randrup, TB., Kamper-Jørgensen, F. (In press). Distance to green space and physical activity: a Danish national representative survey. Journal of Physical Activity & Health. (Peer reviewed paper)

• Grahn, P., Tenngart Ivarsson, C, Stigsdotter, UK., Bengtsson, I-L. 2010. Using affordances as a health-promoting tool in a therapeutic garden. In Ward Thompson, C., Aspinal, P., Bell, S. (eds.) Innovative approaches to researching landscape and health. Chapter 5, pp. 116-154. Routledge, London. (Peer reviewed book chapter) 

• Hare, R., Bruun, K., Regnarsson, I., Bentsen, P., Sundahl, M., Stigsdotter, UK. Mygind, E. 2010. Læringsmiljø nærmiljø (Learning environment nearby environment) Skov & Landskab, Frederiksberg C. (Popular scientific rapport in Danish)

• Corazon, SS. & Stigsdotter, UK. 2009. Naturens puls- Om terapi haver og naturbaseret terapi. (The pulse of nature – on therapy and nature-based therapy) Angst Avsien, nr. 26. pp. 8-9. (Popular scientific article)

• Stigsdotter, UK. & Randrup, BT. 2008. Konceptmodel Terapihaven Nacadia. En model for terapihaver og haveterapi for stressramte i Danmark. Skov & Landskab, Københavns Universitet, København. (Konceptmodel in Danish)

• Randrup, BT. & Stigsdotter, UK. 2008. Mere sundhed med grønne områder. Vækst, 1, 2008 pp. 12-14. (Popular scientific article in Danish)

• Randrup, BT., Schipperijn, J. Ipsen Hansen, B. Søndergaard Jensen, F. & Stigsdotter, UK. 2008. Natur og sundhed. Sammenhæng mellem grønne områders udtryk og brug set i forhold til befolkningens sundhed. Park- og Landskabsserien, 40/2008. (Rapport in Danish)

• Stigsdotter, UK. & Randrup, BT. 2007. Sundhed og Landskabsarkitektur. Landskab Landscape. 2007, 88, pp. 152-155. (Popular scientific article in Danish)

• Stigsdotter, U. 2005. Landscape architecture and health. Evidence-based health-promoting design and planning. Dept. of Landscape Planning, Alnarp, SLU. Acta Universitatis agriculturae Sueciae vol. 2005:55. (Doctoral diss.)

• Stigsdotter, U. 2005. SLU Alnarp, Institutionen för Landskapsplanering/SLU Alnarp, The Department of Landscape Planning In: Paulsson, J (ed.) Universal Design Education/Design för alla utbildning. Pp. 158-174. (Book chapter)

• Grahn, P., Stigsdotter U., Berggren Bärring, A-M. 2005. Eight experiences qualities in urban open spaces. In Werquin et al (eds) Green structure and urban planning. COST Action C11 Final report. COST Office, Luxemburg. Pp 240-248.

• Grahn, P., Stigsdotter U., Berggren Bärring, A-M. 2005. A Planning Tool for Designing Sustainable and Healthy Cities. The Importance of Experienced Characteristics in Urban Green Open Spaces for People's Health and Well-Being. In J. De Vres (ed) Quality and significance of green urban space. Arnhem/Velp 2005.04.14 -2005.04.15, Van Hall Larenstein Univ Velp.pp. 29 – 38. (Conference proceedings)

• Stigsdotter, U. 2004. A Garden at your Workplace May Reduce Stress, pp 147-157 in Dilani A (ed) Design & Health III - Health Promotion through Environmental Design, International Academy for Design and Health, Stockholm. (Conference proceedings)

• Stigsdotter, U. & Grahn, P. 2004. A Garden at your doorstep may reduce stress - Private gardens as restorative environments in the city. Proceedings Open Space - People Space, Scotland A OPEN Space Research Centre, Edinburgh College of Art The International Play Association, Forestry Commission, Scottish National Heritage Open Space: People Space Conference Edinburgh. (Conference proceedings)

• Stigsdotter, U. 2003. Utemiljöns betydelse för hälsa och välbefinnande, pp 265-282, in Stålbom G & Johansson B (eds), Människan inomhus: Perspektiv på vår tids inneliv, Formas, Stockholm. (Popular scientific book chapter in Swedish)

• Stigsdotter, U. & Grahn, P. 2003. Experiencing a Garden: A Healing Garden for People Suffering from Burnout Diseases. Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture Vol 14. (Peer reviewed paper)

• Grahn, P & Stigsdotter, U. 2003. Landscape Planning and Stress. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening Vol 2, pp 1-18. Urban & Fischer Verlag, Jena. (Peer reviewed paper)

• Stigsdotter, U. & Grahn, P. 2002. What Makes a Garden a Healing Garden? Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture Vol 13, pp 60-69. (Peer reviewed paper)

• Grahn, P & Stigsdotter, U. 2002. Parks and Nature in people’s everyday life: Green areas significance for people’s health and well-being. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, vol 2, no 1.