Effectiveness of a chess-training program for improving cognition, mood, and quality of life in older adults: a pilot study
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Effectiveness of a chess-training program for improving cognition, mood, and quality of life in older adults: a pilot studyAutor(es)
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2021-06-04Cita bibliográfica
Cibeira N, Lorenzo-López L, Maseda A, Blanco-Fandiño J, López-López R, Millán-Calenti JC. Effectiveness of a chess-training program for improving cognition, mood, and quality of life in older adults: a pilot study. Geriatr Nurs. 2021;42(4):894-900.
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[Abstract]
Background.
Regular practice of a cognitively stimulating activity, such as chess, can help maintain a healthy cognitive, social, and psychological state during the aging process.
Objective.
To evaluate the effects of a chess-training program on cognitive status, mood, and quality of life (QoL) in a sample of institutionalized and semi-institutionalized older adults.
Method.
A nonrandomized, controlled pilot study with repeated measures (pre- and post-intervention) was conducted.
Results.
Analyses revealed a positive impact of the chess program on general cognitive status (p < 0.001) and promising evidence (p < 0.043) of an impact on attention, processing speed, and executive functions. The participants in the intervention group also showed significant improvement in QoL scores (p < 0.021).
Conclusions.
A 12-week chess-training protocol with two 60-minute sessions per week improved cognition and QoL in a sample of institutionalized and semi-institutionalized older adults. Further research with larger samples is needed to explore its effects in depth.
Palabras clave
Chess
Cognition
Mood
Quality of life
Nonpharmacological interventions
Cognitive reserve
Cognition
Mood
Quality of life
Nonpharmacological interventions
Cognitive reserve
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Financiado para publicación en acceso aberto: Universidade da Coruña/CISUG
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0197-4572
1528-3984
1528-3984