Fertile ground in long-term care medical facilities. In: Shoemaker, C.A. Interaction by design

Collins, C.S., 2002, Fertile ground in long-term care medical facilities. In: Shoemaker, C.A. Interaction by design, in: Shoemaker, C.A., ‘Interaction design’, Iowa State Press, Ames

  • Author : Collins, C.S.
  • Year : 2002
  • Published in Book : Interaction design
  • Pages : 187-194
  • Abstract in English : The purpose of this paper is to review the Eden alternative as a therapeutic aspect of elder health care and a research opportunitiy in human issues in horticulture. (The Eden Alternative is an attitude and a philosophy that can only be called a revolution in the institutionalized nursing home environment. See this author). It is concluded that the Eden Alternative provides fertile ground for significant research.
  • Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: health, horticultural therapy, well-being. UTILITY: lecturers/teachers, academic research, students of universities of professional education.