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[The enriched garden concept: An innovation in geriatrics]
Etienne Bourdon1, Joël Belmin2
1Laboratoire éducation et promotion de la santé (Laboratoire éducations et pratiques de santé UR 3412), Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, 74 rue Marcel-Cachin, 93017 Bobigny, France; Hôpital Charles-Foix, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 7 avenue de la République, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|October 24, 2022
Summary
The enriched garden offers a novel approach to improving the quality of life for nursing home residents. This translational research concept aims to create healthier living environments in geriatric care settings.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric care
- Environmental psychology
- Translational research
Context:
- Societal expectations emphasize the need for health-promoting environments in nursing homes.
- Previous enriched environment studies have not fully translated to older adults' living spaces.
- Psycho-geriatric institutions require innovative solutions for resident well-being.
Purpose:
- To introduce the concept of the enriched garden as an innovative solution for geriatric care.
- To bridge the gap between experimental enriched environments and practical application in nursing homes.
- To explore the potential of enriched gardens in enhancing the living environment for older adults.
Summary:
- The enriched garden is presented as an innovative concept derived from translational research.
- It addresses the challenge of creating favorable living environments for nursing home residents.
- This approach aims to improve health and quality of life in psycho-geriatric settings.
Impact:
- Offers a promising, innovative approach to improving geriatric care environments.
- Provides a potential solution for enhancing the quality of life for older adults in residential care.
- Encourages the adoption of translational research in developing practical geriatric care innovations.
Keywords:
cognitive stimulationenriched environmentenvironnement enrichigardengeriatric institutioninstitution gériatriquejardinsensory stimulationstimulation cognitivestimulation sensorielleMore Related Videos
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