Abstract

This project aimed to evaluate the impact of the Critical Care Garden at James Cook University Hospital. The methodology employed reflects a series of in-depth qualitative interviews with a range of people included in the creation of, or regular users of, the garden. The overall evaluation is a collaboration between South Tees NHS Hospital Trust, HEIs and senior stakeholders within the critical care field. An inter-disciplinary approach is employed, combining insights from a scientific and biomedical perspective, with qualitative and anecdotal evidence. The qualitative methodology aims to provide in-depth understanding of the critical care garden’s inception, usage and broader impact on those that access it.