The Effect of Horticultural Activities on Physical and Cognitive Status, Mental Well-Being, Social Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia
NCT ID: NCT06899256
Last Updated: 2025-03-27
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-04-10
2024-03-15
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The assessment tools used in this study included:
Mini Mental State Examination to evaluate mental status, Timed Up and Go Test to assess functional mobility, balance, and performance, Rapid Mild Cognitive Impairment Test for cognitive assessment, Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale to measure mental well-being, Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults to assess social and emotional loneliness, World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Elderly Module to evaluate quality of life.
The study is designed to explore whether horticultural activities can be beneficial as part of occupational therapy interventions for individuals with dementia living in nursing homes.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Control Group
This horticultural activity program was not implemented.
No interventions assigned to this group
Intervention Group
This horticultural activity program was implemented.
Horticultural Activity Program
Prior to the commencement of the horticultural intervention program, the nursing home was visited to assess its physical environment and to inform staff about the program's objectives. Participants were recruited, and baseline data was collected. The program was structured around weekly activities and visits, with a three-day interval between each session. Activities included plant identification, gardening tasks, and nature-based art projects. The program was designed to foster social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and physical activity, while promoting a sense of accomplishment and well-being among participants. Throughout the program, regular assessments were conducted to monitor participants' progress and satisfaction.
Interventions
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Horticultural Activity Program
Prior to the commencement of the horticultural intervention program, the nursing home was visited to assess its physical environment and to inform staff about the program's objectives. Participants were recruited, and baseline data was collected. The program was structured around weekly activities and visits, with a three-day interval between each session. Activities included plant identification, gardening tasks, and nature-based art projects. The program was designed to foster social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and physical activity, while promoting a sense of accomplishment and well-being among participants. Throughout the program, regular assessments were conducted to monitor participants' progress and satisfaction.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
65 Years
90 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Hacettepe University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Betul Ustün
Occupational therapist
Locations
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Betül Üstün
Merkez, Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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10470346
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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