Grahn et al.’s (2010) eight main dimensions of experience that constitute the fundamental building blocks of parks and gardens and that has been evaluated in a Swedish healthcare garden.
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Cooper Marcus’ (2007) ten design guidelines for hospital outdoor space, for the garden to be used and reach its full potential.
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Bengtsson and Carlsson, 2006 and Bengtsson and Carlsson, 2013 descriptions of 10 respective 12 themes describing nursing home residents’ needs and sensitivities in their contact with the outdoor environment.
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Rodiek's (2008) tool for evaluating senior living environments; a tool that consists of seven environmental principles with nine to ten assessable items in each.