Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the GO Game Intervention on Cognitive Function

Iizuka, Ai; Suzuki, Hiroyuki; Ogawa, Susumu; Kobayashi‐Cuya, Kimi Estela; Kobayashi, Momoko; Takebayashi, Toru; Fujiwara, Yoshinori

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“…The details of the nine studies targeted to people with cognitive decline are described in Table and Supporting Table 2. Regarding the research design, five of the nine were RCT, three were cluster RCT and the other did not include a control group (pretest–post‐test design) . The characteristics of the participants were as follows: (i) the mean age of the participants was ≥85 years in three and 75–84 years in six, with no studies identified for participants aged 60–74 years, a population that is commonly found in studies for healthy older adults; and (ii) the ratio of women was ≥50% in all studies …”

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Can cognitive leisure activity prevent cognitive decline in older adults? A systematic review of intervention studies

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Suzuki

Ogawa

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Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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The aims of this systematic review were to investigate what kind of cognitive leisure activities have been used in intervention studies targeting older adults, and whether these activities improve cognitive function or inhibit cognitive decline. Based on the PRISMA declaration, we searched keywords using three electronic databases: PubMed, PsycINFO and Psy-cARTICLES. Intervention studies involving cognitive leisure activities with cognitive assessments set as outcomes were included. We regarded cognitive leisure activities as activities for enjoyment or well-being that cause intellectual stimulation (e.g. reading, playing board games). To investigate the influence of each activity on cognitive domains, multicomponent programs (e.g. combined music and art) were excluded. In total, 20 studies were included in the evaluation. Consequently, intervention studies related to arts, writing, board games, reading, handicrafts, a crossword puzzle and learning computer skills were identified. Of the 20 studies, 13 showed improvement in some cognitive domain. In 12 of these 13 studies, the intervention effects were not observed in a specific cognitive domain; rather, the intervention effects were observed across multiple cognitive domains and on working memory. The results of the present review suggest that cognitive function in older adults can be improved through cognitive leisure activity interventions. Activities related to learning new skills, that cause strong intellectual stimulation and that include communication elements were considered particularly effective tools. However, as the number of studies is small, more high-quality research needs to be accumulated.

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“…Art and board games ( n = 3 each) were the most common intervention tools in studies targeting people with cognitive decline. Only one study each used handicrafts, writing, reading and cooking ( n = 1 each).…”

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Can cognitive leisure activity prevent cognitive decline in older adults? A systematic review of intervention studies

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Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…Telepresence robots, for example, are remotely controlled mobile video-conference systems that can improve social participation through videoconferencing with family and friends anywhere in the world. Other robotic systems can provide stimulating entertainment, and virtual reality can stimulate new experiences and reduce apathy 27,28 . Other robots include cute and cuddly therapeutic pet-type robots, such as Paro, which was developed in Japan and modelled on a baby harp seal 29 .…”

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The promise of technology in the future of dementia care

Moyle

2019

Nat Rev Neurol

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Dementia is a leading cause of disability, and the prevalence of dementia is steadily increasing. Although people with dementia are living longer lives in the community, without adequate support for their declining physical and psychological needs, the majority of these individuals end up in nursing homes. With no cure in sight, and in the context of population ageing, we must consider how to care for these individuals in the future. Technologies that augment existing care can maintain a person comfortably in their community, maximize individual autonomy and promote social participation. However, to date, such technologies have rarely been used in dementia care. This Perspectives article highlights the need for affordable and appropriate technologies to assist future dementia care, outlines some of the technologies currently available, and describes the many challenges to integration of such technologies. Finally, guidelines are suggested for the development and implementation of new technologies in dementia care.

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“…Based on our pilot study, 14 we hypothesized a medium effect size of the change of scores in the DSTs and VMSTs, which are the main outcomes in this study, among the three groups. The sample size was calculated with G*power (http://www.gpower.hhu.de) based on 95% power, a two-sided hypothesis test, an alpha level of 5%, and an analysis of variance model between groups over time.…”

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“…We previously investigated the effects of Go on cognitive function in patients with dementia and in persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who were living in a nursing home. 14 The results indicated that Go might improve working memory. However, confounding factors such as social interaction with others were inevitable.…”

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Does social interaction influence the effect of cognitive intervention program? A randomized controlled trial using Go game

Iizuka

Suzuki

Ogawa

et al. 2018

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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Objectives The purpose of this study is to clarify the influence of social interaction on the effect of a cognitive intervention program using Go. Methods A single‐blind, randomized controlled trial using a classical board game “Go” was conducted. A total of 72 community‐dwelling older adults, without previous experience playing Go, were randomly assigned to three groups: (1) a face‐to‐face group (FG) in which members attended 12 Go group lessons held once a week; (2) a non‐face‐to‐face group (NFG) in which members individually underwent the same Go lessons as the FG using a tablet computer; or (3) a health education control group (CG). The main outcome variable, working memory, was assessed before and after the interventions using the Visual Memory Span Test (VMST) and the Visual Memory Span Backward (VMSB) task. Go performance and additional cognitive domains were also examined. Results Analysis of covariance revealed that VMST scores significantly improved after the intervention in both the FG and NFG (both P < .05). Compared with the CG, the effect size of the FG (Cohen's d = 0.89) was greater than that of the NFG (Cohen's d = 0.67). Although VMSB scores significantly improved after the intervention in the FG (P < .05), no significant changes were observed in other groups. Conclusions This study showed that Go game could improve visual working memory regardless of social interaction. Furthermore, findings suggested that playing board games face‐to‐face with others is more effective for cognitive function than playing alone.

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Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the GO Game Intervention on Cognitive Function

Cited by 18 publications

References 29 publications

Can cognitive leisure activity prevent cognitive decline in older adults? A systematic review of intervention studies

Can cognitive leisure activity prevent cognitive decline in older adults? A systematic review of intervention studies

The promise of technology in the future of dementia care

Does social interaction influence the effect of cognitive intervention program? A randomized controlled trial using Go game

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