Gardening therapy for stress in nursing home staff
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether gardening activities (horticultural therapy) can reduce stress and burnout for people who work in nursing homes. If you work in a nursing home and experience stress, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You work in a nursing home.
- You are not allergic to flowers or plants.
- You are willing to take part and communicate with the research team.
- You scored 8 or higher on the stress part of a standard questionnaire.
- You do not have any muscle, bone, or joint problems that would prevent gardening.
- You are not taking any antipsychotic medications.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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