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Efficacy of a horticultural activity program for reducing depression and loneliness in older residents of nursing homes in Taiwan |
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| Authors: | Hui-Ying Chu Mei-Fang Chen Chun-Chin Tsai Hui-Shan Chan Tai-Liang Wu |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Living Services Industry, Tainan University of Technology, 529, Zhong-zheng Rd., Yongkang District, Tainan City 71002, Taiwan, ROC;2. Department of Nursing, National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, 78, Sec. 2, Min-Tsu Rd., Tainan City 700, Taiwan, ROC;3. Department of Electronic and Optoelectronic Application Engineering, Far East University, 49, Zhonghua Rd., Xinshi Dist., Tainan City 74448, Taiwan, ROC;4. Department of Applied Cosmetology, National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, 78, Sec. 2, Min-Tsu Rd., Tainan City 700, Taiwan, ROC;5. Department of Applied English, Tainan University of Technology, 529, Zhong-zheng Rd., Yongkang District, Tainan City 71002, Taiwan, ROC |
| Abstract: | Promoting psychological health in older populations is important. This study evaluated a horticultural activity program for reducing depression and loneliness in older residents of nursing homes in Taiwan. A convenience sample of 150 older residents of three nursing homes were recruited and randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group (n = 75) participated in an 8-week horticultural activity program. The control group (n = 75) received routine care. Generalized estimating equations analyses revealed significant time by treatment interaction effects for depression (p < .001) and loneliness (p < .001). This study provides a reference for improving psychological health in older people. |
| Keywords: | Corresponding author Horticultural activity program Depression Loneliness Older residents Nursing home |
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