GO Revisited: Qualitative Analysis of the Motivating Factors to Start and Continue Playing GO.
作者信息
Iizuka Ai, Yamashita Mari, Ura Chiaki, Okamura Tsuyoshi
机构信息
Research Team for Social Participation and Community Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Integrated Research Initiative for Living Well with Dementia, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
出版信息
J Community Health Nurs. 2023 Jan-Mar;40(1):52-63. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2119087.
PURPOSE
To explore the motivating factors for starting and continuing to play GO among older adults, as well as to examine the effect of GO activities in helping people to live well with, as well as to prevent, dementia.
DESIGN
Qualitative descriptive research.
METHODS
Semi-structured interviews were conducted.
FINDINGS
The participants reportedly started playing GO for dementia prevention, and to cope with their anxieties about aging. They described feeling relaxed while playing GO. They also felt that playing GO fostered human relationships.
CONCLUSIONS
GO is effective in assisting older adults to cope with aging issues, cultivate peace of mind and encourage interaction with peers.
CLINICAL EVIDENCE
GO is effective in assisting older adults to cope with aging issues, cultivate peace of mind and encourage interaction with peers.
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