Board game program for older adults with schizophrenia in nursing homes
Tests a board game training program for older adults with schizophrenia.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effectiveness of a Board Game Intervention on Cognitive and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults With Schizophrenia
Key facts
- Where
- Kaohsiung City, TaiwanSee the site
Where in Taiwan
- Daliao Psychiatric Nursing Home, Kaohsiung Municipal Kai-Syuan Psychiatric HospitalKaohsiung City, TaiwanNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Kaohsiung Kai-Suan Psychiatric Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07781007
- Record updated
- 2 October 2026
- Original description
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a scaffolding-based board game intervention on cognitive and functional outcomes in older adults with schizophrenia living in psychiatric nursing homes. Participants will be assigned by clusters to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a 12-week board game training program, while the control group will receive usual care. Cognitive and functional outcomes will be assessed before the intervention, immediately after the 12-week intervention, and three months after the intervention. The study will examine whether the board game intervention can improve cognitive and daily functioning in older adults with schizophrenia.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effectiveness of a Board Game Intervention on Cognitive and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults With Schizophrenia Living in Psychiatric Nursing Homes: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a scaffolding-based board game intervention on cognitive and functional outcomes in older adults with schizophrenia living in psychiatric nursing homes. Participants will be assigned by clusters to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a 12-week board game training program, while the control group will receive usual care. Cognitive and functional outcomes will be assessed before the intervention, immediately after the 12-week intervention, and three months after the intervention. The study will examine whether the board game intervention can improve cognitive and daily functioning in older adults with schizophrenia.
Inclusion: Aged 55 years or older; Diagnosed with schizophrenia by a board-certified psychiatrist; Has completed at least elementary school education; Has basic verbal communication ability and is able to understand and cooperate with study assessments and activities; Has sufficient vision and hearing, as assessed by care staff, to participate in board game instructions and activities; Is willing to participate in the study and provides written informed consent.
Exclusion: Is currently receiving other cognitive training or participating in another research study; Has severe sensory impairment; Has severe visual or hearing impairment that interferes with participation in the study activities; Has experienced an acute exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms within the past 3 months.