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GO Revisited: Qualitative Analysis of the Motivating Factors to Start and Continue Playing GO

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ABSTRACT 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… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT 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.

Keywords: older adults; motivating factors; revisited qualitative; analysis motivating; factors start; qualitative analysis

Journal Title: Journal of Community Health Nursing
Year Published: 2023

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