Department of Horticulture, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan.
Sci Rep. 2020 Sep 3;10(1):14637. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-71621-7.
Improving cognitive function is one of the most challenging global issues in cognitive impairment population. Horticultural therapy involves the expertise of a horticultural therapist who establishes a treatment plan for horticultural activities that aim to achieve cognitive changes, and thereby improve health-related quality of life. However, more convincing evidence demonstrating the effect of horticultural therapy on cognitive function is essential. The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of controlled trials testing the effect of horticultural therapy on cognitive function and the findings indicate that horticultural therapy programs significantly improved cognitive function. The effect size of the horticultural therapy program was large. Findings of this meta-analysis have important implications for practice and policies. Contemporary healthcare systems should consider horticultural therapy as an important intervention for improving patients' cognitive function. Governments and policy-makers should consider horticultural therapy as an important tool to prevent the decline of cognitive function in cognitive impairment population.
提高认知功能是认知障碍人群面临的最具挑战性的全球性问题之一。园艺疗法涉及园艺治疗师的专业知识，他们为旨在实现认知改变的园艺活动制定治疗计划，从而提高与健康相关的生活质量。然而，需要更多有说服力的证据来证明园艺疗法对认知功能的影响。本研究的目的是对园艺疗法对认知功能影响的对照试验进行荟萃分析，结果表明园艺疗法方案显著改善了认知功能。园艺疗法方案的效果量较大。本荟萃分析的结果对实践和政策具有重要意义。当代医疗保健系统应将园艺疗法视为改善患者认知功能的重要干预措施。政府和决策者应将园艺疗法视为预防认知障碍人群认知功能下降的重要工具。
