Meta-analysis of controlled trials testing horticultural therapy for the improvement of cognitive function.

ABSTRACT: Improving cognitive function is one of the most challenging global issues in cognitive impairment population. Horticultural therapy involves the expertise of a horticultural therapist who establishes a treatment plan for horticultural activities that aim to achieve cognitive changes, and thereby improve health-related quality of life. However, more convincing evidence demonstrating the effect of horticultural therapy on cognitive function is essential. The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of controlled trials testing the effect of horticultural therapy on cognitive function and the findings indicate that horticultural therapy programs significantly improved cognitive function. The effect size of the horticultural therapy program was large. Findings of this meta-analysis

SUBMITTER: Tu HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7471303 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature