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The benefits of gardening for older adults: A systematic review of the literature
Findings
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Supporting technical documents that are social systems-relevantNot usually available for this document type
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Scientific Abstract
Recency, quality and context of the findings
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Last year literature searched2011
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Year Published2013
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Quality Rating4/10 (AMSTAR rating from ÆßÃõ¼º½ Health Forum)
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Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conductedUSA (19); Australia (1); Korea - South (1); Netherlands (1); Not reported (1)
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Global/regional focusWHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
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Country focusUSA (19); Australia (1); Korea - South (1); Netherlands (1); Not reported (1)
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Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
Additional details about the research
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Type of documentSystematic review of effects
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Type of questionMany
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FocusSpecific
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TargetIndividual
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DomainPrograms and servicesRecreationPromotion of recreationCommunity/recreation programsSustainable Development Goals3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
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Social system topic(s)Delivery arrangementsHow services are designed to meet citizens’ needsPackage of services/service pathwaysGroup servicesWhere services are providedSite of service delivery
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ThemeOptimal aging
Publication details
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CitationWang D, MacMillan T. The benefits of gardening for older adults: A systematic review of the literature. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. 2013;37(2):153-181.
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DOINot yet available
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