Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application
Daily restricted environmental enrichment (REE) refers to limited, structured periods of enrichment aimed at improving both physical and cognitive well-being in animals and humans. This reviewexplores thesignificance of REE,focusingonstudiesthatinvestigate2and3hdailyenrichment protocols. Through an...
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| author | Nik Ramli, Nik Nasihah Kamarul Sahrin, Nurin Amalia Nasarudin, Siti Nur Atiqah Zulaikah Hashim, Mohamad Hisham Abdul Mutalib, Maisarah Mohamad Alwi, Muhammad Najib Abd Rashed, Aswir Ramasamy, Rajesh |
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| description | Daily restricted environmental enrichment (REE) refers to limited, structured periods of enrichment aimed at improving both physical and cognitive well-being in animals and humans. This reviewexplores thesignificance of REE,focusingonstudiesthatinvestigate2and3hdailyenrichment protocols. Through an analysis of 21 key studies, this paper highlights how even brief periods of REE can lead to substantial improvements in brain plasticity, cognitive function, and stress resilience. The review tracks the evolution of environmental enrichment from early research on enriched environments in animals to modern applications in human rehabilitation, particularly for stroke recovery and mental health treatment. While the traditional approach to environmental enrichment often involves continuous exposure, recent research suggests that restricted daily enrichment can yield comparable benefits, offering a practical, scalable solution for clinical settings. This review underscores the importance of adapting REE for individual needs and developing flexible, homebased programs for broader application. |
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| spelling | upm-1169052025-04-17T06:44:33Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116905/ Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application Nik Ramli, Nik Nasihah Kamarul Sahrin, Nurin Amalia Nasarudin, Siti Nur Atiqah Zulaikah Hashim, Mohamad Hisham Abdul Mutalib, Maisarah Mohamad Alwi, Muhammad Najib Abd Rashed, Aswir Ramasamy, Rajesh Daily restricted environmental enrichment (REE) refers to limited, structured periods of enrichment aimed at improving both physical and cognitive well-being in animals and humans. This reviewexplores thesignificance of REE,focusingonstudiesthatinvestigate2and3hdailyenrichment protocols. Through an analysis of 21 key studies, this paper highlights how even brief periods of REE can lead to substantial improvements in brain plasticity, cognitive function, and stress resilience. The review tracks the evolution of environmental enrichment from early research on enriched environments in animals to modern applications in human rehabilitation, particularly for stroke recovery and mental health treatment. While the traditional approach to environmental enrichment often involves continuous exposure, recent research suggests that restricted daily enrichment can yield comparable benefits, offering a practical, scalable solution for clinical settings. This review underscores the importance of adapting REE for individual needs and developing flexible, homebased programs for broader application. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2024-11-27 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116905/1/116905.pdf Nik Ramli, Nik Nasihah and Kamarul Sahrin, Nurin Amalia and Nasarudin, Siti Nur Atiqah Zulaikah and Hashim, Mohamad Hisham and Abdul Mutalib, Maisarah and Mohamad Alwi, Muhammad Najib and Abd Rashed, Aswir and Ramasamy, Rajesh (2024) Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21 (12). art. no. 1584. pp. 1-16. ISSN 1661-7827; eISSN: 1660-4601 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/12/1584 10.3390/ijerph21121584 |
| spellingShingle | Nik Ramli, Nik Nasihah Kamarul Sahrin, Nurin Amalia Nasarudin, Siti Nur Atiqah Zulaikah Hashim, Mohamad Hisham Abdul Mutalib, Maisarah Mohamad Alwi, Muhammad Najib Abd Rashed, Aswir Ramasamy, Rajesh Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application |
| title | Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application |
| title_full | Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application |
| title_fullStr | Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application |
| title_full_unstemmed | Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application |
| title_short | Restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application |
| title_sort | restricted daily exposure of environmental enrichment: bridging the practical gap from animal studies to human application |
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