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Effects of a Horticultural Therapy Program on Self-efficacy, Stress Response, and Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients with Schizophrenia.

This study indicates that a horticultural therapy program can enhance self-efficacy and reduce psychiatric symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. The horticultural therapy program led to higher self-efficacy and lower psychiatric symptom scores in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Program Types: Therapeutic
Population Groups: Mental Health Challenges/Trauma
Health and Wellness Outcomes: Enhanced Emotional Well-being, Increased Self-Efficacy
Allied Profession Intersections: Behavioral Therapy
Type of Activity: Forest/Natural Area Immersion
Evidence Type: Randomized Controlled Trials
Measurement and Evaluation: Metrics for Mental Health
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Summary

This research paper examines the effects of a horticultural therapy program on patients with schizophrenia, focusing on their self-efficacy and psychiatric symptoms. The study involved an experimental group that participated in horticultural therapy sessions twice a week for eight weeks, and a control group that did not receive this therapy. The program was designed and validated by experts, incorporating activities found effective in prior research. The researchers collected data on self-efficacy, stress response, and psychiatric symptoms using standardized scales.

The study found that the horticultural therapy program had a positive impact on the experimental group. Specifically, after participating in the program, the experimental group showed a significantly higher score in self-efficacy compared to the control group. Additionally, the experimental group experienced a significant reduction in psychiatric symptoms, as measured by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). The lower scores on the PANSS indicate an improvement in their mental state. These results suggest that horticultural therapy can be a useful intervention to enhance self-efficacy and reduce psychiatric symptoms in patients with schizophrenia.

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Corazon, S.S., Nyed, P.K., Sidenius, U. et al. (2018). A long-term follow-up of the efficacy of nature- based therapy for adults suffering from stress-related illnesses on levels of healthcare consumption and sick-leave absence: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health., 15(1), 137.

 

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