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

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-04-10

Study Completion Date

2024-03-15

Brief Summary

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This study aims to examine the effects of horticultural activities on the physical and cognitive status, mental well-being, social participation, and quality of life of individuals diagnosed with dementia living in nursing homes. Forty individuals participated in the study. The intervention group received a 10-week horticultural activity program, conducted two days a week (one activity day and one visit day), while the control group underwent evaluations without participating in the horticultural activities. Various standardized assessment tools were used to evaluate mental status, functional mobility, cognitive performance, mental well-being, social participation, and quality of life.

Detailed Description

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The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of a structured horticultural activity program on individuals diagnosed with dementia who reside in nursing homes. The study was conducted with a total of 40 participants. The intervention group participated in a 10-week horticultural activity program, held twice weekly, which included one activity session and one visit session per week. The control group did not participate in the activity program but underwent the same evaluation procedures.

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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Dementia Horticultural Therapy Quality of Life Occupational Therapy ELDERLY PEOPLE

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Control Group

This horticultural activity program was not implemented.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Intervention Group

This horticultural activity program was implemented.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Horticultural Activity Program

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Residents of a nursing home Age 65 years or older Diagnosed with dementia Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 18 or higher

Exclusion Criteria

Orthopedic dependency requiring the use of a wheelchair Diagnosed with any neurological or psychological disorder other than dementia
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Hacettepe University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Betul Ustün

Occupational therapist

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Betül Üstün

Merkez, Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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10470346

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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