Effects of a Combination of Three-Dimensional Virtual Reality and Hands-on Horticultural Therapy on Institutionalized Older Adults' Physical and Mental Health: Quasi-Experimental Design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Institutionalized older adults have limited ability to engage in horticultural activities that can improve their physical and mental health.

Objective

This study explored the effects of a combination of 3D virtual reality and horticultural therapy on institutionalized older adults' physical and mental health.

Methods

The study used a quasi-experimental design. A total of 106 older adults from 2 long-term care facilities were recruited and assigned to the experimental (n=59) or control (n=47) group. The experimental participants received a 9-week intervention. Both groups completed 3 assessments: at baseline, after the intervention, and 2 months later. The outcome variables included health status, meaning in life, perceived mattering, loneliness, and depress

SUBMITTER: Lin TY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7669444 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature