Year: 2023 | Month: December | Volume: 13 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 124-131
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20231215
Gardening as a Therapeutic Tool for Healing Mental Health Issues Among Terminally Ill Patients: An Opinion Review
Sharat V Kondaguli1, Abin Varghese2, Alka Rai3, Alka Navalkar4
1Faculty, Bhopal Nursing College, BMHRC-ICMR, MOH&FW, Government of India, MP.
2Lecturer, College of Nursing, AIIMS-Nagpur, Maharashtra
3Professor, People’s College of Nursing and Research Centre, Bhopal, MP.
4Lecturer, Tulzabhavani College of Nursing, Vijayapur, Karnataka
Corresponding Author: Sharat V Kondaguli
ABSTRACT
This opinion review delves into the often-overlooked realm of gardening as a potent therapeutic tool for alleviating mental health challenges among terminally ill patients. Drawing upon a fusion of clinical insights and academic literature, this article contends that gardening possesses a unique capacity to foster emotional well-being, psychological resilience, and existential contemplation for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. With a conceptual framework as its guiding beacon, this comprehensive discourse underscores the intricate interplay between horticultural engagement, mindfulness, and the profound dimensions of human experience. A rich tapestry of subheadings, references, and case studies weave together to illuminate the uncharted potential of gardens as sanctuaries of healing.
Key words: Therapeutic gardening, Terminal illness, Mental health, Palliative care, Horticultural therapy, Hospice gardens, End-of-life care, Quality of life