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KMID : 0607320220310020219
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2022 Volume.31 No. 2 p.219 ~ p.229
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Effects of a Horticultural Therapy Program for Patients with Mental Illness
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Kim Hyang-Hee
Choi Bong-Sil
Sung Ji-Eun
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify the effects of the Horticultural Therapy Program on interpersonal relations, self-efficacy, and stress awareness for patients with mental illness.
Methods: This was a non-equivalent control group pre and post-test design study. Participants were recruited from a closed ward of mental health hospitals located in the G city. 23 patients from two hospitals were in the experimental group and 20 patients from four hospitals were in the control group. A ninety-minute horticultural program was performed once a week for 8 weeks.
Results: Results revealed that the Horticultural Therapy Program was effective for self-efficacy (z=-3.06 p=.002) and stress aware- ness (z=2.92, p=.004) for patients with mental illnesses.
Conclusion: These results indicate that the Horticultural Therapy Program is effective for self-efficacy and stress awareness in patients with mental illnesses. Therefore, the Horticultural Therapy Program is recommended as an effective psychiatric nursing intervention for mental health promotion and rehabilitation.
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KEYWORD
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Horticultural therapy, Interpersonal relations, Mental disorders, Self efficacy
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