Effect of dual task training on physical performance and balance in community dwelling geriatrics
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 69
- 试验地点
- 5
研究概览
简要总结
A cross-sectional study will be conducted among community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above. Participants will be selected through convenience sampling based on inclusion criteria. The study details will be explained to all participants, and written informed consent will be obtained prior to participation. Demographic data, medical history, and anthropometric measurements will be recorded.Baseline assessment of physical performance and balance will be carried out using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).Participants will then undergo a single supervised dual-task session. They will be instructed to walk 10 meters at a comfortable speed while simultaneously performing backward counting. Equal attention will be given to both walking and counting tasks. The time taken to complete the walking task will be recorded. Safety precautions will be ensured, including therapist supervision, obstacle-free walking area, and rest intervals if required.Immediately after the dual-task session, physical performance and balance will be reassessed using SPPB and BBS. Pre- and post-test scores will be recorded and compared to determine changes in physical performance and balance.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65.00 Year(s) 至 90.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Age: Adults aged 65 years and above.
- •Older adults who live at home or with their families, and not in nursing homes or other care facilities.
- •Able to walk independently with or without assistive devices.
- •No acute medical illness in the past 2 weeks and medically stable.
排除标准
- •1.Severe cognitive impairment or diagnosed dementia that causes an individual inability to understand the tests.
- •2.Acute illness or recent hospitalization (within the last 2 weeks) that may affect physical performance.
- •3.Any musculoskeletal disorders, neurological and psychosomatic conditions or with cardiorespiratory condition.
- •4.Severe visual or auditory impairment not correctable with aids, interfering with test participation.
研究者
YATRI MEHUL PARIKH
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University