Journal of clinical nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Therapeutic effects of an indoor gardening programme for older people living in nursing homes.
To explore the activities of daily living and psychological well-being of older people living in nursing homes and also to examine the effectiveness of a gardening programme in enhancing socilaisation and life satisfaction, reducing loneliness and promoting activities of daily living for older people living in nursing homes. ⋯ Given the positive effects of gardening activities, it is suggested that they be promoted more widely among nursing home residents.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effects of music therapy on labour pain and anxiety in Taiwanese first-time mothers.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of music on pain reaction and anxiety during labour. ⋯ The findings support that music listening is an acceptable and non-medical coping strategy for labouring women. Especially, apply in reducing the pain and anxiety for women who are at the early phase of labour.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Community-based interventions to reduce falls among older adults in Taiwan - long time follow-up randomised controlled study.
The aim of the study was to examine the effects of different interventions that are used to prevent falls. These were education, Tai Chi Chuan and education plus Tai Chi Chuan; the study involved a five-month implantation period and a one-year follow-up period. ⋯ The prevention of falls among older adults seems to needs multiple interventions. Education plus Tai Chi Chuan has both an immediately and a long-term effect and it is possible that a shorter intervention period using this approach would also be successful.
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Multicenter Study Controlled Clinical Trial
The psychosocial effect of Tai Chi on nursing home residents.
To determine the psychosocial effect of Tai Chi on nursing home residents. ⋯ Tai Chi has unique characteristics that are particularly suitable in the practice of health exercise for nursing home residents. The inclusion of Tai Chi in residential care practice for older people is recommended.