RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06797804

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

Sponsor

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Enrollment

76 participants

Start Date

Nov 14, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Stress Heart Rate Variability Happiness

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Agree to participate in this study
Elderly persons aged 65 and above living in long-term care facilities
Live in long-term care facilities for at least three months
No gender restrictions
Be aware, able to communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese, and be able to express opinions
The upper limbs can move freely and there is no disease that causes tremors in the hands (such as Parkinson's disease, hepatic encephalopathy, etc.)

Exclusion Criteria5

Has participated in gardening-related activities within one month of receiving the case
Those diagnosed with terminal illness or whose health condition is rapidly deteriorating
Those suffering from Parkinson's disease, serious heart disease, dementia, mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.)
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) with cognitive impairment (MMSE scores below 16 points for individuals with no formal education, below 21 points for those with elementary education, and below 24 points for those with junior high school education or higher.)
Those who are unable to participate in the event due to severe speech, vision or hearing impairment

Interventions

OTHERInformation Technology-Assisted Horticultural Therapy Program

The intervention involves technology-assisted horticultural therapy sessions conducted once a week, lasting 120 minutes per session, over a total period of 8 weeks