None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others(Non-riding Equine-Assisted Services Program) : The program for the experimental group consisted of 8 sessions delivered twice weekly over 4 weeks (60 minutes per session). The intervention was
the session overview and safety precautions are explained. Participants then engage in gentle stroking to become familiar with the horse. Session 2 'Observing the Horse', Participants learn about the
Sponsors
Korea Racing Authority
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Older adults aged 65 or older who use the Hwaseong City Southern Senior Welfare Center. 2. No current diagnosis of dementia and not taking psychiatric medications for psychiatric symptoms. 3. Able to read and understand questionnaires, provide responses, and engage in basic communication. 4. Able to understand the purpose and procedures of the study and to provide voluntary informed consent. 5. Physically capable of participating in a small-horse interaction program and with no history of animal allergies.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Score = 8 on the Short-Form Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-SF). 2. Currently participating in a cognitive rehabilitation program during the study period. 3. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) cognitive function score below 24.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| depression;EEG- and PPG-based cognitive function and stress indices;Quality of Life | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of sleep | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactKyungjin Lee
Korea Racing Authority
Outcome results
None listed