Concern About Falling, Confidence in Balance, Quality of Life, and Depression Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Older Adults After a 24-week Dual-Task Training With Variable and Fixed Priority: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objective To evaluate the effect of a 24-week dual-task training with progression from variable to fixed priority on the concern about falling, confidence in balance, quality of life, and depression symptoms in community-dwelling older adults. Methods A total of 60 participants (60–80 y.o.) were ran...

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Published in:Research on aging 2022-10, Vol.44 (9-10), p.658-668
Main Authors: Trombini-Souza, Francis, Nogueira, Renata Taysa de Souza Azevedo, Serafim, Ana Cícera Batista, Lima, Thamires Medeiros Mendes de, Xavier, Michelle Katherine Andrade, Perracini, Monica Rodrigues, de Araújo, Rodrigo Cappato, Sacco, Isabel CN, Nascimento, Marcelo de Maio
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Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical trials
Mental depression
Mental health
Older people
Physical ability
Quality of life
Self evaluation
Symptoms
Training
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Summary:Objective To evaluate the effect of a 24-week dual-task training with progression from variable to fixed priority on the concern about falling, confidence in balance, quality of life, and depression symptoms in community-dwelling older adults. Methods A total of 60 participants (60–80 y.o.) were randomly allocated into a dual-task training group with progression from variable to fixed priority (experimental group) or into a dual-task training group with variable priority (control group). Results No between-group difference was observed after the intervention. A significant time effect showed a reduction in concern about falling [mean difference (MD) = -2.91)] and depression symptoms (MD = −1.66), an increase in the physical function (MD = 7.86), overall mental health (MD = 5.82), perception of vitality, energy, and less fatigue (MD = 10.45), general perception of overall health (MD = 6.81), and their health compared to the last year (MD = 11.89). Conclusion The experimental protocol was not superior to the control one. However, both protocols improved these outcomes.
ISSN:0164-0275
1552-7573
DOI:10.1177/01640275221073993