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Games, Cognition, and Occupational Therapy: A Research Study
at The Wellness Center of Marion
Study Title: "The Impact of an Occupational Therapy Designed Game-Based Play Program on Cognition in Older Adults: An Effect Study"
Study Title: "The Impact of an Occupational Therapy Designed Game-Based Play Program on Cognition in Older Adults: An Effect Study"
Study purpose
Study purpose
This study aims to assess whether playing games improves cognitive performance for individuals aged 60 and older. Currently, the majority of game-based cognition studies are based in countries outside of the United States. This study plans to add to the small amount of occupational therapy game-based interventions in the U.S.
Study Design and Procedures
Study Design and Procedures
Participants, based on a survey ranking board games by interest, will be placed either into the game group or control group. The game group will meet once a week for one hour to play games in a group setting. A total of four games will be played. The games will be determined by a survey. Meetings will last 10 weeks. The control group will meet twice; once on the first week and on the tenth week.
Participants, based on a survey ranking board games by interest, will be placed either into the game group or control group. The game group will meet once a week for one hour to play games in a group setting. A total of four games will be played. The games will be determined by a survey. Meetings will last 10 weeks. The control group will meet twice; once on the first week and on the tenth week.
Each participant, on the first and last meeting, will be assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Allen Cognitive Level Screen Version 5 to assess cognitive function.
Each participant, on the first and last meeting, will be assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Allen Cognitive Level Screen Version 5 to assess cognitive function.
Students in Indiana Wesleyan's Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program will be running the program. Registered occupational therapists will oversee each meeting.
Students in Indiana Wesleyan's Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program will be running the program. Registered occupational therapists will oversee each meeting.
Duration
Duration
The study will run for a total of 10 weeks.
Assessment Weeks: The 1st and 10th week will be dedicated to cognitive assessments. The assessments should take about 25 minutes. After participants have been assessed, they are free to leave the meeting. All participants in both the game group and control group are required to attend.
Intervention Weeks: The 2nd through 8th week will be dedicated to playing games in a group setting. Only participants in the game group are required to attend.
Those placed into the game group will meet for all 10 weeks. Those placed in the control group will meet on the 1st and 10th week.
Risk to Participants
Risk to Participants
The risk to participants is minimal, similar to that of everyday life. Participants’ cognitive function will be assessed. A low cognitive assessment score may result in emotional and personal distress. Participants' cognitive score will be kept anonymous. However, participants may talk about their own scores in a group setting.
Benefits to Participants
Benefits to Participants
The benefits of being in this study include adding to the small body of knowledge on board game cognitive interventions in the United States. The results of this study may provide evidence for a cost-effective method for assisted and communal living centers to improve the quality of life for members, in a fun and non-invasive way. Individuals in the board game group may show an improvement in cognition, should board games show a positive impact on cognitive level.
Compensation: There will be no compensation.
Compensation: There will be no compensation.
Extra Costs to Participate: There will be no extra costs. Individuals will be expected to find their own transportation to the Wellness Center.
Extra Costs to Participate: There will be no extra costs. Individuals will be expected to find their own transportation to the Wellness Center.
Injury or Illness: 911 will be called if an unexpected adverse medical event occurs and the medical staff at the Wellness Center will be notified. The medical staff is made up of physical and occupational therapists.
Injury or Illness: 911 will be called if an unexpected adverse medical event occurs and the medical staff at the Wellness Center will be notified. The medical staff is made up of physical and occupational therapists.
Voluntary Nature of the Study: Participants do not have to participate in this research project. If you agree to participate, you can withdraw at any time without penalty.
Voluntary Nature of the Study: Participants do not have to participate in this research project. If you agree to participate, you can withdraw at any time without penalty.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
The privacy and confidentiality of each participant will be protected through a de-identification process of the data. The de-identified data will be kept on a locked computer. All electronic copies of all signed consent forms will be sent to the IRB in one electronic file at the completion of the study. All other documents, hard copy and electronic, will be retained for a minimum of three years after close of the study by the principal investigator.
Confidentiality is limited in the board game intervention group. This group will meet in person, and individuals may not keep their individual cognitive scores private, but no one will be forced to show their scores.
The Researchers
The Researchers
Allacyn Rogers
OTD student
Davis Berry
OTD student
Mollie Gamble
OTD Student
Alyssa Ford, DHSc, OTR
Occupational Therapist, Professor
Let us know if you'll be attending the first meeting!
Let us know if you'll be attending the first meeting!
The first meeting will entail signing an informed consent paper, completing 25-30 minute cognitive assessments, and a game interest form. Plan for 40 minutes. This first meeting will be by appointment. The first meeting will be May 28th! Click the button below to schedule!
The first meeting will entail signing an informed consent paper, completing 25-30 minute cognitive assessments, and a game interest form. Plan for 40 minutes. This first meeting will be by appointment. The first meeting will be May 28th! Click the button below to schedule!
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