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The Impact of Game Activities on Life Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults

No phase Interventional Elderly Game Well Being

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Jenga game, Bocce game.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Elderly, Game, Well Being. Basic parameters: 60 years — 85 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
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Overview

The rapid global increase in the elderly population has made supportive interventions for enhancing quality of life and psychological well-being in older adults increasingly important. Physical activity not only improves physiological functioning but also positively impacts mental health in the elderly. Exercise and even light physical activity contribute to reduced depressive symptoms, improved quality of life, and increased social engagement. Game-based activities such as bocce and Jenga encourage physical movement while also supporting cognitive functioning, thereby enhancing psychological well-being. Although relatively new in Türkiye, bocce has been utilized in nursing homes to promote active aging, while Jenga is a mentally stimulating activity known to improve cognitive performance. In this context, the impact of game-based interventions on life satisfaction and psychological well-being has gained significance. Nurses play a crucial role in facilitating older adults' participation in such activities, supporting their holistic care, and enhancing their well-being. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of game-based activities-specifically bocce and Jenga-on life satisfaction, quality of life, and psychological well-being among older adults.

Interventions

  • Other Jenga game
    In the Jenga game group, participants will complete the Elderly Information Form and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) before the intervention. As pre-tests, the Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) will also be administered. Participants will play Jenga in pairs for at least 30 minutes once a week over four weeks. Grouping will consider participant preferences and promote social interaction. After the intervention, the same scales (LSS and
  • Other Bocce game
    In the Bocce game group, participants will first complete the Elderly Information Form and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), followed by pre-tests including the SF-36, Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS), and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS). Bocce sessions will take place once a week for four weeks, with each session lasting at least 30 minutes. Games will be played in pairs to enhance social interaction and psychomotor skills. Participants will be randomly assigned to six g

Primary outcome measures

  • Psychological Well-Being [Time frame: Pre-intervention and 5th week post-intervention]
  • Life Satisfaction [Time frame: Pre-intervention and 5th week post-intervention]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Be 60 years old or older

Be literate

Not have visual or hearing impairments

Be able to communicate verbally

Not have sensory loss, arthritis, phlebitis, inflammation, eczema, fractures, etc.

Not have any loss of fingers or limbs

Have a score of 25 or higher on the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE)

Not have been diagnosed with mental illnesses such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or major depression

Be enrolled in the 60+ Lifelong University

Agree to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:Be 85 years old or older (35)

Have sensory problems in the hands

Have deformities in the hands and nails

Have open wounds or burns on the hands

Have limb loss in the fingers

Have neuropathy

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Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Open label
Primary purpose
Prevention

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Mersin University — Mersin

Publications

  • Tse MMY, Lau JL, Kwan R, Cheung D, Tang ASK, Ng SSM, Lee PH, Yeung SSY. Effects of play activities program for nursing home residents with dementia on pain and psychological well-being: Cluster randomized controlled trial. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2018 Oct;18(10):1485-1490. doi: 10.1111/ggi.13509. Epub 2018 Sep 25. PMID 30255637

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06965179 · 78017789/050.01.04/3072208

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗