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Trial reportPloS one2025

Aging in rural communities: Engagement in indoor leisure activities and older adult health.

Pei-Yi Weng, Dongying Li, Man-Li Liao, Yen-Cheng Chiang

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in PloS one, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Pei-Yi WengDepartment of Plant Industry, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Dongying LiDepartment of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States of America.
Man-Li LiaoGraduate Institute of Landscape Architecture and Recreation Management, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Yen-Cheng ChiangDepartment of Landscape Architecture, National Chiayi University, Chiayi City, Taiwan, R.O.C.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3019-0832

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aging is a pressing concern worldwide, particularly in rural communities characterized by a high aging index and an exodus of young individuals. Physical and mental well-being play key roles in older adults' overall health. COVID-19 has resulted in limitations on the outdoor activities of older adults, negatively affecting their social interactions and health. In this study, we designed an intervention to investigate the effects of indoor leisure activities on successful aging. Three types of activities were selected: horticultural, handicraft, and baking activities, each lasting 4 weeks. 82 older adults were randomly assigned to perform the activities and completed self-reported measures regarding their activities of daily living, depression, and mental and social health. Our results indicated horticultural activities to reduce depression and significantly improve physical, mental, and social health; handicraft activities likewise significantly improved physical, mental, and social health. Thus, indoor leisure activities can enhance the physical and mental health of older adults.

Indexed as

AgingLeisure ActivitiesRural PopulationActivities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overCOVID-19DepressionFemaleHumansMaleMental HealthMiddle Aged

Identifiers

PMID41086158
PMCPMC12520377

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