Essays about: "therapeutic garden"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words therapeutic garden.

1. 1. Testing a contemplative landscape method to design a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for the Mellanorrlands Hospice

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Anna Artemeva; [2024]
   Keywords : Therapeutic garden; contemplation; stress reduction; palliative care; hospice centre;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the effectiveness of the Contemplative Landscape Method (CLM) in designing a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for Mellanorrlands Hospice, aimed at improving the well-being of palliative care patients. With the increasing importance of palliative care due to an ageing population and the growing demand for hospice services, this study addresses the pressing need for therapeutic landscapes that make a positive contribution to the emotional and psychological health of patients and staff. READ MORE

3. 2. Lush Mental Landscapes : effects of Horticulture Therapy on Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Katarzyna Domachowska; [2024]
   Keywords : mental disorders; horticultural therapy; effects of horticulture therapy on human; health; stress reduction; depression; anxiety; PTSD; ASD; therapeutic garden; hospital healing garden; effects of horticulture therapy on depression; effects of horticulture therapy on anxiety; effects of horticulture therapy on PTSD; effects of horticulture therapy on ASD;

   Abstract : Every developing human brain is formed by the environment, which is why our surroundings are an important factor for mental health. The natural surroundings have been shown to enhance mood and reduce stress. Being in a natural environment offers a refreshing setting that enables the brain to recover from mental fatigue. READ MORE

4. 3. Trädgårdsterapi inom slutna anstalter : trädgårdsterapins potential som behandlingsmetod

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Louise Vissberger; Poul Enger; [2022]
   Keywords : rehabilitering; stressrelaterad ohälsa; kontroll; stressreducering; terapiträdgård;

   Abstract : Stressrelaterad ohälsa påverkas av den sociala och fysiska miljö vi exponeras för och utgör ett utbrett problem inom slutna anstalter. Natur och trädgårdsmiljöer har stressreducerande egenskaper, av den anledningen anser vi det angeläget att utreda möjligheten för stressreducerande terapiträdgårdar inom slutna anstalter. READ MORE

5. 4. Growing memories : a research-based design proposal for Björklunden dementia facility

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Amalie Svendsen; Linnéa Andersson; [2022]
   Keywords : Dementia; Alzheimer’s; Dementia Gardens; Dementia Facility; Research-based Design; Therapeutic Gardens; Garden Design; Health Promotion; Environmental Psychology; Plant Design; Management plans;

   Abstract : Access to outdoor environments at dementia institutions can help maintain and improve mental and physical well-being. There have been several beneficial aspects identified in research such as lowering stress and agitation and studies suggest that familiar plants with their sensory traits may help people with dementia recall memories. READ MORE

6. 5. Att utforma utemiljöer anpassade för LSS-verksamheter

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Johannes Godsk; [2020]
   Keywords : LSS; miljöpsykologi; trädgårdsterapi; trädgård; sinnesträdgårdar; autism; vårdhistoria;

   Abstract : Huvudsyfte med arbetet är att utreda hur man utformar en god utemiljö för LSSverksamheter. Närmiljön är ytterst viktig för personer som av olika anledningar behöver hjälp i vardagen. Denna grupp har i olika grad en mer begränsad förmåga att ta sig till andra miljöer än den direkta närmiljön. READ MORE