The Effect of Nature and Game Based Activities on Older People

Launched by ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY · Sep 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how activities in nature and games can improve the happiness, spiritual well-being, cognitive abilities, and overall health of older adults living in nursing homes. The researchers want to see if spending time outdoors and engaging in fun, interactive games can make a positive difference in how these individuals feel and function.

To participate, older adults must be at least 65 years old, have lived in a nursing home for at least six months, and be able to communicate and cooperate. However, those with certain health issues, like severe physical disabilities or significant cognitive impairments such as dementia, will not be included in the study. Participants can expect to take part in various nature and game activities, and the researchers will monitor any changes in their happiness and health throughout the trial. This study aims to find out if these enjoyable activities can help enhance the quality of life for older people in nursing homes.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Older people who have been in a nursing home for at least 6 months,
• • Older people aged 65 years and over,
• • Older people with a Mini Mental State score of 24 and above,
• • Older people who are open to communication and co-operation will be included in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Older people with physical problems that may prevent them from participating in nature and game based activities (such as stroke, Parkinson\'s),
• • Older people with visual and hearing loss that may pose an obstacle to nature and game based activities,
• • Older people with mental problems (such as dementia) that would prevent participation in nature and game based activities were excluded from the study.