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.

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