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Therapeutic horticulture three ways: research studies at the University of Florida
Article number
1459_15
Pages
145 – 154
Language
English
Abstract
The mission of Wilmot Garden’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program at the University of Florida is to improve lives through engaging with plants and nature.
The program is situated at the nexus of the gardens’ commitment to patient care, education, and research, drawing on key partnerships with UF academic departments, UF clinics, and the Gainesville community.
Since its inception, the program has served a variety of populations with special needs through programming and research and both are conducted on site to explore the breadth and efficacy of therapeutic horticulture.
This presentation will introduce three therapeutic horticulture research studies conducted at the University of Florida on patients with chronic lower back pain, university students with mental health issues, and patients with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Each study’s key components will be discussed including participant needs, study hypothesis, results, and limitations, followed by suggestions for future directions.
The program is situated at the nexus of the gardens’ commitment to patient care, education, and research, drawing on key partnerships with UF academic departments, UF clinics, and the Gainesville community.
Since its inception, the program has served a variety of populations with special needs through programming and research and both are conducted on site to explore the breadth and efficacy of therapeutic horticulture.
This presentation will introduce three therapeutic horticulture research studies conducted at the University of Florida on patients with chronic lower back pain, university students with mental health issues, and patients with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
Each study’s key components will be discussed including participant needs, study hypothesis, results, and limitations, followed by suggestions for future directions.
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Authors
E. Diehl
Keywords
therapeutic horticulture research, programming, results, university students, Parkinson’s disease, care partners, chronic pain
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