Improving the well-being of geriatric patients
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Study type: observational study,
monocentric
Study arms: intervention only
no randomization
no blinding
Forest therapy programme
Implementation specifically adapted to geriatr
information on forest therapy adapted to the target group
- Station 2: Exercise for physical activation (joint mobilisation in the form of
circular movements) and to become aware of all the senses,
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discovering the microcosm of the forest with the help of magnifying glasses
- Station 5: Soundscape
exercise to consciously perceive the
forest sounds
- Station 6: Relaxation exercise for mindfulness and further deceleration.
- Conclusion and farewell at the end point (= starting point)
Survey on
Sponsors
Klinik Wartenberg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
70 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Consenting, clinically stable geriatric patients who are at least wheelchair-mobile (definition according to DGG)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lack of capacity to consent/ moderate to severe dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility and safety Survey on the primary endpoint: Assessment of the intervention in terms of feasibility and safety by forest therapist +1 day after the intervention by patient +1 day after the intervention Vital signs monitoring Measurement parameters: HR/RR/SO2 at the time points 0 before intervention 1 after 100% intervention time 3h after start of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gaining indications of possible positive effects of experiencing nature on mood Survey on the secondary endpoint Quality of life assessment using ASTS -2 to -1 day(s) before intervention 0 Day of intervention (2h after intervention) +1 day after the intervention +7 days after the intervention Vital signs monitoring Measurement parameters: HR/RR/SO2 at the time points 0 before intervention 1 after 100% intervention time 3h after start of intervention | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactSaskia Rupp
Klinik Wartenberg
Outcome results
None listed