Does social interaction influence the effect of cognitive intervention program? A randomized controlled trial using Go Game

ConclusionsThis study showed that Go game could improve visual working memory regardless of social interaction. Furthermore, findings suggested that playing board games face ‐to‐face with others is more effective for cognitive function than playing alone.

Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - November 14, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ai Iizuka, Hiroyuki Suzuki, Susumu Ogawa, Kimi Estela Kobayashi ‐Cuya, Momoko Kobayashi, Hiroki Inagaki, Mika Sugiyama, Shuichi Awata, Toru Takebayashi, Yoshinori Fujiwara Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research