NCT06306365

Effects of Modern Board Games on Well Being in Older Adults

Intervention Program on Executive Functions, Participation and Well-being in Older Adults Using Modern Board Games.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 35 (actual)
• Sponsor: European University Miguel de Cervantes · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 120 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of the study is to assess the effects of an intervention using modern board game-based learning in a sample of older individuals. The evaluation will focus on determining if there is a change in executive functions, social participation, and participants' perception of well-being.

Detailed description

The aim of the study is to assess the effects of an intervention using modern board game-based learning in a sample of older individuals. The intervention will last for 12 weeks, incorporating the use of the 16 board games identified in the previous study, which also established the most suitable adaptations and methodologies for this age group. The study will take place in a senior living facility. A quasi-experimental methodology will be employed, involving both a control group and an experimental group. The evaluation will focus on determining if there is a change in executive functions, social participation, and participants' perception of well-being.

Conditions

• Executive Functions

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Modern board game-based learning	Modern board game-based learning involves using contemporary board games as educational tools. It emphasizes active participation, critical thinking, and social interaction among participants. By integrating strategic thinking and problem-solving within a game context, this approach aims to enhance learning experiences in an engaging and enjoyable manner. In this study, board games have been selected to target and engage executive functions.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-07
• Primary completion: 2024-06-28
• Completion: 2024-06-28
• First posted: 2024-03-12
• Last updated: 2024-10-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain