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P4‐372: The Effects of Horticultural Therapy on the Psychological Well‐Being and Associated Biomarkers of Elderly in Singapore
Author(s) -
Ted Ng Kheng Siang,
Chan Hui Yu,
Sia Angelia,
Mahendran Rathi,
Tan Chay Hoon,
Feng Lei,
Kian-Wee Ng Maxel,
Ying Tan Crystal Tze,
Larbi Anis,
Chun-Man Ho Roger,
Kua Ee Heok
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2016.07.117
Subject(s) - medicine , population , randomized controlled trial , inclusion and exclusion criteria , friendship , physical therapy , quality of life (healthcare) , psychological well being , gerontology , clinical psychology , psychology , alternative medicine , pathology , social psychology , nursing , environmental health
improved balance, there were striking increases in community structure of somatomotor brain regions in PWD (Fig.2). Self-reported QOL improved in 3 of the 5 PWD in the intervention group and declined in 4 of 5 PWD in the control group, although this did not reach statistical significance (b1⁄41.39, 95% CI [-2.3 to 5.0]). Positive results were noted for CG in balance, PHLMS awareness SF-36 general health, SF-36 emotional well-being, and mood, although none of these reached statistical significant. Improved consistency was noted in somatomotor brain networks of CG. Conclusions:Neuropsychiatric symptoms and increased fall risk often accompany cognitive decline in dementia. Results from this pilot study suggest that an improvisational movement class that combines an engaging social environment with movement can improve balance, alter brain networks, and affect quality of life in PWD and their caregivers.