THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF GARDEN 55
Jurnal Teknologi, 38(B) Jun.
2003: 55–68
© Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF GARDEN: PREFERENCE OF ILL
CHILDREN TOWARDS GARDEN OVER WARD IN MALAYSIAN
HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
ISMAIL SAID*
Abstract....
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THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF GARDEN 55
Jurnal Teknologi, 38(B) Jun.
2003: 55–68
© Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF GARDEN: PREFERENCE OF ILL
CHILDREN TOWARDS GARDEN OVER WARD IN MALAYSIAN
HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
ISMAIL SAID*
Abstract.
Hospitalisation often erodes the feelings of toddlers and young children causing regressive
behaviours and stress, which result in reduced cognitive performance, helplessness, restlessness, crying,
anxiety, and elevated blood pressure.
Having the ill children experience a garden setting at Batu Pahat
Hospital and Segamat Hospital, they showed remarkable preferences and positive behaviours to the
garden than the ward.
The attributes of the garden that contribute to the positive responses include
refreshing smell, fresh air, good-lighting, cheerful environment, pleasant sounds, scenic view, open
space, freedom to play, at home feeling, and a variety of activities.
These attributes are attained because
the garden possesses three factors: (1)
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