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Vora Naurin
Kharadi Jagruti
Patel Nikita
Pargi Pratiksha
Koli sonal
Valand Damini
Kiran Dolia
According to WHO, the prevalence of depression over 60 years is increasing faster than any other aging population. A Quasi-experimental non randomized pre-test post-test control group design was used to evaluate effectiveness of gardening therapy on depression among old age people. 60 elderlies were selected non probab ility convenient sampling technique (30 experimental & 30 control group). Modified beck depression inventory II was used for data collection. Validity was checked by 7 experts. Intervention was given for daily 2 hours in morning for 15 consecutive days. Post-test was assessed on 16 th day by using same tool. Post- test assessment of depression was assessed in both groups. The data will be analyzed by descriptive statistics such as mean, SD, frequency and percentage. The mean post -test level of depression scor e is significant lower than the mean pre -test level of depression. The calculated’ test value was 7.5714 (>table value). There for null hypothesis was rejected and research hypothesis was accepted. There was significant association between physical illness and recreation activity in experimental group. And significant association between financial support, no of children and physical illness in control group.
Keywords: Gardening therapy, Effectiveness, Depression, Old age people, Old age home