Psychotic Disorders
Conditions
Keywords
Hope, Psychological Adjustment, Psychological Wellbeing, Horticulture Therapy
Brief summary
Horticulture therapy has been found to have positive effects on individuals with psychotic disorders, promoting social interaction, reducing social isolation, and improving cognitive function. Effectiveness of horticulture therapy in enhancing well-being, reducing symptoms, and facilitating social adjustment in this population
Detailed description
Horticulture therapy involves gardening and plant-related activities as a form of therapeutic intervention, enhance patient to be mindful to current environment and promote relaxation which can reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and social isolation, improve cognitive function, and promote overall well-being .With this respect, there is an urgent need to find a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for this complex issue by returned to nature and utilizing the low cost and current resources at the same time to make a signification reduction in the psychotic disorder's symptoms
Interventions
BEHAVIORALHorticultural Therapy Program
Horticultural Therapy Program Is selected plant therapy
Sponsors
Alexandria University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion and exclusionCriteria: did not undergo any other intervention during the HT program used in the study, just routine care in hospital -
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of Horticultural Therapy Program on hope level among patients with psychotic disorders | three months | Effect of Horticultural Therapy Program may enhance hope by Herth Hope Index among patients with psychotic disorders as Herth Hope Index score ranged from 12 to 48, with higher score indicated higher hope. |
| Effect of Horticultural Therapy Program on psychological wellbeing level among patients with psychotic | three months | Effect of Horticultural Therapy Program may enhance psychological wellbeing by Ryff psychological wellbeing scale among patients with psychotic disorders a Ryff psychological wellbeing scale score ranged from 18 to 126 with Higher scores mean higher levels of psychological well-being. |
| Effect of Horticultural Therapy Program on social adjustment level among patients with psychotic | three month | Effect of Horticultural Therapy Program may enhance social adjustment by The Modified Social Adjustment Score ranged from 45 to 225 with Higher scores mean higher levels of social adjustment. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed