Browsing 1 USN ansatte by Author "Calogiuri, Giovanna"
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Advancing immersive virtual reality-based simulation practices: developing an evidence-based and theory-driven pedagogical framework for VR-based simulations of non-technical skills among healthcare professionals
Birkheim, Siv Lena; Calogiuri, Giovanna; Martinsen, Randi (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Virtual reality (VR) based simulation is emerging as an innovative tool for the training and education of healthcare professionals. However, pedagogical frameworks specific to this type of simulation are yet missing. This ... -
Effects of immersive virtual nature on nature connectedness: A systematic review protocol
Brambilla, Elena; Petersen, Evi; Stendal, Karen; Sundling, Vibeke; MacIntyre, Tadhg E.; Calogiuri, Giovanna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective: Nature Connectedness, an individual’s cognitive, affective, and behavioral connection with the natural world, has been linked to various health and well-being outcomes. As Nature Connectedness can be elicited ... -
The impact of visualization techniques of immersive virtual scenarios in promoting nature connectedness: A blind randomized controlled trial with mixed-methods approach
Calogiuri, Giovanna; Petersen, Evi; Haile, Amelia; Flaten, Ole E.; Fröhlich, Fred; Litleskare, Sigbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Little is known on whether and how different visualization techniques used to develop Immersive Virtual Nature (IVN) scenarios influence the users' subjective experience and feelings of nature connectedness. Methods: ... -
A mixed-methods exploration of virtual reality as a tool to promote green exercise
Calogiuri, Giovanna; Keegan, Brendan J.; Birkheim, Siv Lena; Rydgren, Tore Litlere; Flaten, Ole E.; Fröhlich, Fred; Litleskare, Sigbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The salutogenic effects of green exercise are widely recognised, yet many individuals do not engage in this health-related behaviour. Using a convergent mixed methods approach, this study explored the impact of Virtual ... -
Physical Activity Levels and Perceived Changes in the Context of Intra-EEA Migration: A Study on Italian Immigrants in Norway
Calogiuri, Giovanna; Rossi, Alessio; Terragni, Laura (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)As mobility within the European Economic Area (EEA) is on the rise, it is important to understand migrants' health-related behaviors (such as physical activity [PA]) within this context. This study investigated i) the ... -
Proposing a Framework for the Restorative Effects of Nature through Conditioning: Conditioned Restoration Theory
Egner, Lars Even; Sütterlin, Stefan; Calogiuri, Giovanna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Natural environments have been shown to trigger psychological and physiological restoration in humans. A new framework regarding natural environments restorative properties is proposed. Conditioned restoration theory builds ... -
Self-Rated Health Among Italian Immigrants Living in Norway: A Cross-Sectional Study
Terragni, Laura; Rossi, Alessio; Miscali, Monica; Calogiuri, Giovanna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Most studies on immigrant health focus on immigrant groups coming from extra-European and/or low-income countries. Little attention is given to self-rated health (SRH) in the context EU/EEA migration. To know ... -
The significance of green exercise for the health and wellbeing of Italian immigrants in Norway: a mixed-methods study
Calogiuri, Giovanna; Petersen, Evi; Rossi, Alessio; Terragni, Laura (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Green exercise (physical activity in presence of nature) has beneficial effects for health and wellbeing. Green exercise is a popular form of recreation in the Nordic countries, but participation is lower among ... -
Taking real steps in virtual nature: a randomized blinded trial
Litleskare, Sigbjørn; Fröhlich, Fred; Flaten, Ole E.; Haile, Amelia; Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Calogiuri, Giovanna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Studies show that green exercise (i.e., physical activity in the presence of nature) can provide the synergistic psychophysiological benefits of both physical exercise and nature exposure. The present study aimed to ...