Efficacy of a horticultural activity program for reducing depression and loneliness in older residents of nursing homes in Taiwan

被引:37
作者
Chu, Hui-Ying [1 ]
Chen, Mei-Fang [2 ]
Tsai, Chun-Chin [3 ]
Chan, Hui-Shan [4 ]
Wu, Tai-Liang [5 ]
机构
[1] Tainan Univ Technol, Dept Living Serv Ind, 529 Zhong Zheng Rd, Tainan 71002, Taiwan
[2] Natl Tainan Jr Coll Nursing, Dept Nursing, 78,Sec 2,Min Tsu Rd, Tainan 700, Taiwan
[3] Far East Univ, Dept Elect & Optoelect Applicat Engn, 49 Zhonghua Rd, Tainan 74448, Taiwan
[4] Natl Tainan Jr Coll Nursing, Dept Appl Cosmetol, 78,Sec 2,Min Tsu Rd, Tainan 700, Taiwan
[5] Tainan Univ Technol, Dept Appl English, 529 Zhong Zheng Rd, Tainan 71002, Taiwan
关键词
Horticultural activity program; Depression; Loneliness; Older residents; Nursing home; THERAPY; PEOPLE; CARE;
D O I
10.1016/j.gerinurse.2018.12.012
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
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. (C) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:386 / 391
页数:6
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