NCT06899256

The Effect of Horticultural Activities on Physical and Cognitive Status, Mental Well-Being, Social Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hacettepe University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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

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

• Dementia
• Horticultural Therapy
• Quality of Life
• Occupational Therapy
• ELDERLY PEOPLE

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-10
• Primary completion: 2023-10-25
• Completion: 2024-03-15
• First posted: 2025-03-27
• Last updated: 2025-03-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)