Evaluating the effects of a horticulture program on the psychological well-being of older persons in a long-term care facility

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 639, Issue , 2004, Pages 167-170

  Midden, K S ^a   Barnicle, T ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Horticultural activities; Horticultural therapy; Quality of life; Rehabilitation; Therapeutic tool

Indexed keywords

EID: 33747800299     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2004.639.20     Document Type: Conference Paper

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