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Effects of Nature-based Group Intervention on Cognition and Nature Connectedness Among Lonely Older Adults Living in Assisted Living Facilities-Secondary Analyses of an RCT.

KPKaisu H PitkalaUniversity of Helsinki UAUlla L. AaltoUniversity of Helsinki LRLaura RautiainenUniversity of Helsinki

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the impact of a nature-based group intervention on cognition and nature connectedness in lonely older adults.
Conducted secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial (RCT)
Implemented the FiN method as the group intervention
Compared outcomes between intervention and control groups
Participants showed improved cognition after the intervention
Increased nature connectedness was reported compared to controls
The intervention is feasible for implementation in assisted living facilities

Abstract

Group intervention according to the FiN method improved participants' cognition and nature connectedness compared with controls. The nature-based group intervention can be implemented in ALFs by training professionals to be facilitators of the FiN method.

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