Impact of horticulture therapy on sleep quality in geriatrics
Navaneetha Krishnan A, Siva Subramanian N, Mahalakshmi B
TL;DR
Horticulture therapy significantly improved sleep quality in elderly people living in geriatric homes.
Contribution
This study demonstrates that horticulture therapy is an effective, safe, and low-cost non-pharmacological intervention for improving sleep in older adults.
Findings
Severe sleep problems in elderly participants decreased from 92% to 0% after six weeks of horticulture therapy.
Most participants shifted from severe sleep problems to mild or moderate categories.
Statistical analysis confirmed significant improvement in sleep quality (t = 27.768, p < 0.001).
Abstract
Sleep problems are common in the elderly, affecting overall health and well-being. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test study was conducted among 50 elderly in geriatric homes of Gujarat, where participants received six weeks of horticulture therapy. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Data showed significant improvement, with severe sleep problems reducing from 92% to 0% and most participants shifting to mild or moderate categories (t = 27.768, p < 0.001). Thus, we show that horticulture therapy is an effective, safe and low-cost non-pharmacological intervention to enhance sleep quality in older adults.
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Taxonomy
TopicsUrban Green Space and Health · Sleep and related disorders · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research