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ArticleThe Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS2018

The Influence of Audio-Visual Cueing (Traffic Light) on Dual Task Walking in Healthy Older Adults and Older Adults with Balance Impairments.

Kitchana Kaewkaen, Phongphat Wongsamud, Jiratchaya Ngaothanyaphat, Papawarin Supawarapong, Suraphong Uthama, Worasak Ruengsirarak, Suthin Chanabun, Pratchaya Kaewkaen

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Article in The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Kitchana KaewkaenDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.
Phongphat WongsamudDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.
Jiratchaya NgaothanyaphatDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.
Papawarin SupawarapongDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.
Suraphong UthamaSchool of Information Technology, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.
Worasak RuengsirarakSchool of Information Technology, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand.
Suthin ChanabunSirindhorn College of Public Health Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, 40000, Thailand.
Pratchaya KaewkaenCollege of Research Methodology and Cognitive Science, Burapha University, Thailand.
Mae Fah Luang University · THBurapha University · THKhon Kaen University · THSirindhorn College of Public Health · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe walking gait of older adults with balance impairment is affected by dual tasking. Several studies have shown that external cues can stimulate improvement in older adults' performance. There is, however, no current evidence to support the usefulness of external cues, such as audio-visual cueing, in dual task walking in older adults. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of an audio-visual cue (simulated traffic light) on dual task walking in healthy older adults and in older adults with balance impairments.

methodsA two-way repeated measures study was conducted on 14 healthy older adults and 14 older adults with balance impairment, who were recruited from the community in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Their walking performance was assessed using a four-metre walking test at their preferred gait speed and while walking under two further gait conditions, in randomised order: dual task walking and dual task walking with a simulated traffic light. Each participant was tested individually, with the testing taking between 15 and 20 minutes to perform, including two-minute rest periods between walking conditions. Two Kinect cameras recorded the spatio-temporal parameters using MFU gait analysis software. Each participant was tested for each condition twice. The mean parameters for each condition were analysed using a two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) with participant group and gait condition as factors.

resultThere was no significant between-group effect for walking speed, stride length and cadence. There were also no significant effects between gait condition and stride length or cadence. However, the effect between gait condition and walking speed was found to be significant [F(1.557, 40.485) = 4.568,

conclusionAn audio-visual cue (simulated traffic light) was found to influence walking speed in both healthy older adults and in older adults with balance impairment. The results suggest that audio-visual cues could be incorporated into healthy lifestyle promotion in older adults with balance impairment.

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audio-visual cueingbalance impairmentdual task walkinghealthy lifestyle promotionolder adults

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PMID29599636
PMCPMC5862052
OpenAlexW2790446474

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