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Pilot Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial: Horticultural Therapy for Inpatient Older Adults in an Acute Care Hospital

NCT04654949 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2023-08-28

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Summary

This study aims to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of Horticultural Therapy (HT) on engagement, mood, and quality of life (QoL) of older adults in geriatric acute care in Singapore. Investigators will also assess the effectiveness of HT on mobility and hospitalisation experience. This pilot study could inform how HT can be implemented in geriatric acute care and its effect on hospitalisation experience and recovery of function.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Horticultural Therapy

The horticultural therapy sessions are conducted by the occupational therapists or therapy assistants using the mobile horticultural kits. The horticultural activities are designed to stimulate the senses through interaction with specific tasks and the environment, promote social interaction, mobility and also promote a sense of self-worth through various horticultural activities such as planting seeds, transplanting plants, trimming and watering plants.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Thuy-Anh Giang · Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-08-06
Primary Completion
2022-09-05
Completion
2022-09-05

Countries

  • Singapore

Study Locations

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