Jigsaw Puzzles As Cognitive Enrichment (PACE) [25.09.17]
The effect of solving jigsaw puzzles on global visuospatial cognition in adults 50 years of age and older: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Hohenheim scientist and co-author Laura Loy from the Department of Media Psychology contributes her psychological expertise to an article that was published online in Trials. 2017; 18: 415 | doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-2151-9
Abstract: Neurocognitive disorders are an important societal challenge and the need for early prevention is increasingly recognized. Meta-analyses show beneficial effects of cognitive activities on cognition. However, high financial costs, low intrinsic motivation, logistic challenges of group-based activities, or the need to operate digital devices prevent their widespread application in clinical practice.
Solving jigsaw puzzles is a cognitive activity without these hindering characteristics, but cognitive effects have not been investigated yet. With this study, we aim to evaluate the effect of solving jigsaw puzzles on visuospatial cognition, daily functioning, and psychological outcomes.
