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Effectiveness of Information Technology-Assisted Horticultural Therapy Program on Heart Rate Variability, Stress, Depression and Happiness Among Older Adults Resident in Long-Term Care Facilities
Led by National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences · Updated on 2025-01-28
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
99 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study aims to address existing research gaps by investigating the effects of technology-assisted horticultural therapy on stress, depression, and happiness among older adults residing in long-term care facilities. By examining the modulation of the autonomic nervous system, the findings will provide a foundation for developing comprehensive health promotion programs that integrate traditional therapeutic practices with modern technology to enhance the well-being of the aging population.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness of Information Technology-Assisted Horticultural Therapy Program on Heart Rate Variability, Stress, Depression and Happiness Among Older Adults Resident in Long-Term Care Facilities
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Agree to participate in this study
- Be aged 65 years or older
- Live in a long-term care facility for at least three months
- No gender restriction
- Be aware, able to communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese, and able to express opinions
- Have upper limbs that move freely and no disease causing hand tremors (e.g., Parkinson's disease, hepatic encephalopathy)
You will not qualify if you...
- Participated in gardening-related activities within one month before the study
- Diagnosed with a terminal illness or rapidly deteriorating health condition
- Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, serious heart disease, dementia, or mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores indicating cognitive impairment (below 16 for no formal education, below 21 for elementary education, below 24 for junior high school education or higher)
- Unable to participate due to severe speech, vision, or hearing impairments
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Taipei, Taiwan
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Research Team
J
Jung Chia Hsieh, PhD
CONTACT
F
Feng Qiu Hu, BSN
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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