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Methods for preparing a horticultural therapy program effective for tertiary prevention of dementia in nursing homes

Research Project

Project/Area Number 21792310
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research Field Community health/Gerontological nurisng
Research InstitutionKyushu University

Principal Investigator

TERAOKA Sawa  九州大学, 医学研究院, 講師 (60325165)

Project Period (FY) 2009 – 2012
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2012)
Budget Amount *help
¥6,370,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,470,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥1,040,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥240,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥910,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥210,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥2,210,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥510,000)
Fiscal Year 2009: ¥2,210,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥510,000)
Keywords認知症高齢者 / 園芸療法 / 三次予防 / 認知症 / 高齢者
Research Abstract

We conducted horticultural therapy involving elderly patients with dementia from nursing homes, with the aim to clarify methods to prepare a horticultural therapy program which is effective for preventing the development of severe dementia. The comparison of changes in cognitive functions between the intervention and control groups showed that horticultural therapy is effective for improving “memory/learning” and “language” functions. Levels of salivary chromogranin-A measured before and after each session and subjects’ status during the activity indicated that the use of plants that are closely related to subjects’ life reduced psychological stress, improved memory recall, and promoted active conversations, suggesting that it is suitable for the horticultural therapy program which focuses on the tertiary prevention of dementia. In conducting horticultural therapy, more attention should be paid to people with hearing loss, those who have never experienced agricultural work, and those with cognitive impairments, so the effects of horticultural therapy may be increased.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2012 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2011 Annual Research Report
  • 2010 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (8 results)

All 2012 2011 2010

All Journal Article (2 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (6 results)

  • [Journal Article] 認知症高齢者を対象とした園芸活動が認知機能および心理社会的機能に及ぼす影響の検討2012

    • Author(s)
      寺岡佐和・小西美智子・原田春美・小野ミツ・宮腰由紀子
    • Journal Title

      広島大学保健学ジャーナル

      Volume: 11(1) Pages: 10-19

    • NAID

      120005245610

    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] 認知症高齢者を対象とした園芸活動が認知機能および心理社会的機能に及ぼす影響の検討2012

    • Author(s)
      寺岡佐和
    • Journal Title

      広島大学保健学ジャーナル

      Volume: 11(1) Pages: 10-19

    • NAID

      120005245610

    • Related Report
      2012 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Presentation] 園芸活動がもたらす認知症高齢者対象の唾液中クロモグラニンAの変動2012

    • Author(s)
      寺岡佐和・小西美智子・小野ミツ・原田春美・宮腰由紀子
    • Organizer
      第9回広島保健学学会・第13回広島保健福祉学会学術大会合同学会
    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] 園芸活動がもたらす認知症高齢者対象の唾液中クロモグラニンAの変動2012

    • Author(s)
      寺岡佐和
    • Organizer
      第9回広島保健学学会・第13回広島保健福祉学会学術大会合同学会
    • Place of Presentation
      広島市
    • Related Report
      2012 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] An Examination of Effective Horticultural Activity Program for the Mental Stability of Elderly with Dementia2011

    • Author(s)
      Sawa Teraoka, Michiko Konishi, Harumi Harada
    • Organizer
      The 2^<nd> Japan-Korea Joint Conference on Community Health Nursing
    • Place of Presentation
      Kobe, Japan
    • Year and Date
      2011-07-17
    • Related Report
      2011 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] An Examination of Effective Horticultural Activity Program for the Mental Stability of Elderly with Dementia2011

    • Author(s)
      Sawa Teraoka, Michiko Konishi,Harumi Harada
    • Organizer
      The 2nd Japan-Korea Joint Conference on Community Health Nursing
    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] 認知症高齢者の認知機能と精神的安定に効果的な園芸活動の内容に関する検討2010

    • Author(s)
      寺岡佐和
    • Organizer
      日本公衆衛生学会
    • Place of Presentation
      東京都
    • Year and Date
      2010-10-28
    • Related Report
      2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 認知症高齢者の認知機能と精神的安定に効果的な園芸活動の内容に関する検討2010

    • Author(s)
      寺岡佐和 ・小西美智子・原田春美・小野ミツ
    • Organizer
      第69回日本公衆衛生学会
    • Related Report
      2012 Final Research Report

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Published: 2009-04-01   Modified: 2019-07-29  

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