The effects of social and therapeutic horticulture on aspects of social behaviour.
Introduction: Social and therapeutic horticulture has been shown to be a useful intervention for a wide range of vulnerable groups, including those with a mental health problem and/or learning or physical disabilities. However, there is still a need for additional research that examines evidence of...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 77; no. 6; pp. 313 - 320 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Jun2014
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