Anderson Keith A, Chapin Kate P, Reimer Zachary, Siffri Gina
a School of Social Work , University of Montana , Missoula , Montana , USA.
Home Health Care Serv Q. 2017 Jan-Mar;36(1):1-15. doi: 10.1080/01621424.2017.1291390. Epub 2017 Feb 7.
Green care farms (GCF) provide unique opportunities to persons with disabilities to engage in meaningful and therapeutic activities in farm settings. In this pilot study, the researchers examined the feasibility and impact of the first GCF in the United States. Qualitative interviews (N = 19) and thematic analysis were conducted. GCF participants and family members were enthusiastic about participation and identified benefits such as respite and improved mood. Administrators and farmers indicated that GCF challenged the status quo of funding, programming, and farming. Administrators speculated that the future success of GCF relies upon administrative expertise, local relationships, and managing risk and liability.
绿色关怀农场（GCF）为残疾人提供了独特的机会，让他们能够在农场环境中参与有意义且具治疗作用的活动。在这项试点研究中，研究人员考察了美国首个绿色关怀农场的可行性及影响。研究进行了定性访谈（N = 19）并开展了主题分析。绿色关怀农场的参与者及其家庭成员对参与表现出热情，并指出了诸如得到喘息机会和改善情绪等益处。管理人员和农民表示，绿色关怀农场对资金、项目规划及农业的现状构成了挑战。管理人员推测，绿色关怀农场未来的成功依赖于管理专业知识、当地关系以及风险和责任管理。
