{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,17]],"date-time":"2026-04-17T22:05:20Z","timestamp":1776463520763,"version":"3.51.2"},"reference-count":0,"publisher":"Universidad de Santander - UDES","issue":"1","license":[{"start":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,17]],"date-time":"2026-04-17T00:00:00Z","timestamp":1776384000000},"content-version":"unspecified","delay-in-days":0,"URL":"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0"}],"content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":["Revista Cuidarte"],"abstract":"<jats:p>Highlights\n\nFlower therapy offers a natural, cost-effective, and accessible alternative for anxiety management in older adults.\nThe study reinforces the importance of integrative practices in mental health care, particularly among older adults.\nThe results indicate significant improvements in key anxiety symptoms, emphasizing the role of holistic interventions within primary health care.\nFurther research is encouraged to explore the long-term benefits and broader applications of flower therapy in mental health treatment.\n\nIntroduction:\u00a0Anxiety can arise at different stages of life and is often exacerbated by feelings of distancing from family and friends. The use of integrative practices in older adults' care can complement conventional treatments by providing relief from pain, stress, and emotional difficulties.\u00a0Objective:\u00a0To analyze the effectiveness of flower therapy in treating anxiety among older adults.\u00a0Materials and Methods:\u00a0A quantitative, quasi-experimental, double-blind study was conducted between August 2022 and January 2023 with 59 older adults (control group = 28 and intervention group = 31). The intervention group used a combination of flower essences: Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, and Rock Rose, included in a formula and brandy-based tincture for anxiety. The control group continued with routine follow-up in primary health care. Data were collected using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) in both groups at three time points.\u00a0Results:\u00a0The use of flower therapy significantly reduced anxiety in the intervention group compared to the control group, specifically in terms of impatience, fear, irritability, restlessness, agitation, and family-related worries, with p-values less than 0.001.\u00a0Discussion:\u00a0In the context of older adult care, integrative therapies have shown promise, promoting mental health improvements following flower therapy interventions.\u00a0Conclusion:\u00a0The use of complementary therapies, such as flower essences, reduces anxiety, fear, agitation, and irritability in older adults, offering an integrative alternative in health care.\nHow to cite this article: Paiva, Karoline Galv\u00e3o Pereira; Brito, Od\u00e9zio Damasceno; Mac\u00eado, Thamires Sales; Silva, Jamily Soares Damasceno da; Monteiro, Ana Cl\u00e9cia Silva; Barros, L\u00edvia Moreira; Frota, Natasha Marques. 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