What is the impact of using outdoor spaces such as gardens on the physical and mental well-being of those with dementia? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence.

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Abstract

To examine the impact of gardens and outdoor spaces on the mental and physical well-being of people with dementia who are resident in care homes and understand the views of people with dementia, their carers, and care home staff on the value of gardens and outdoor spaces.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Am Med Dir Assoc

Title: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

ISSN (Electronic): 1538-9375

ISSN (Print): 1525-8610

Publication date (Electronic): Oct 2014

Volume: 15

Issue: 10

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[1 ] Peninsula Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. Electronic address: r.s.whear@exeter.ac.uk.

[2 ] Peninsula Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.

[3 ] European Centre for the Environment and Human Health and PenCLAHRC, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Knowledge Spa, Truro, UK.

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Publisher Item ID: S1525-8610(14)00339-9

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2014.05.013

PubMed ID: 25037168

SO-VID: c9befba7-f3d3-4047-8ded-cdc3a94a79fa

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Keywords: BPSD,Residential care,horticulture,mixed methods

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Keywords: BPSD, Residential care, horticulture, mixed methods

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