Effects of horticultural therapy on elderly’ health: protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Effects of horticultural therapy on elderly’ health: protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Due to a rapidly ageing population in the world, it is increasingly pertinent to promote successful ageing strategies which are cost-effective, easily accessible, and more likely to be acceptable to the elderly. Past research associates exposure to natural environments and hortic...

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Main Authors: Hui Yu Chan, Roger Chun-Man Ho, Rathi Mahendran, Kheng Siang Ng, Wilson Wai-San Tam, Iris Rawtaer, Chay Hoon Tan, Anis Larbi, Lei Feng, Angelia Sia, Maxel Kian-Wee Ng, Goh Lee Gan, Ee Heok Kua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Horticultural therapy
Gardening
Elderly
Mental health
Cognitive functioning
Physical health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0588-z

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