Researchers
Ingram Olkin (Principal Mentor) - Stanford University
Dena M. Bravata - Investigator
Jennifer Schneider - Investigator
Allison Gienger - Investigator

This study is the first to synthesize quantitatively the literature on the effectiveness of gardening interventions to increase physical activity and improve dietary choices among the elderly. The results of this meta-analysis could be used to inform the physical activity recommendations that clinicians and other health professionals make to their patients. If gardening interventions are associated with increases in physical activity among the elderly, the results of this analysis will be used to inform a proposal to seek additional funding for a clinical trial using of a gardening intervention at a local community health center to increase physical activity among elderly outpatients.

Contact
Nomita Divi