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ArticleOsong public health and research perspectives2021

Effects of activities of daily living-based dual-task training on upper extremity function, cognitive function, and quality of life in stroke patients.

Hee-Su An, Deok-Ju Kim

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  5. Effect of Dual-Task Training on the Number of EEG Bands in Stroke Patients.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2025
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Hee-Su AnDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Hana General Hospital, Cheongju, Korea.
Deok-Ju KimDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Korea.

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Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of daily living dual-task training focused on improving attention and executive function of the upper extremities, cognitive function, and quality of life in stroke patients.

methodsWe included 30 stroke patients who were hospitalized between July 2020 and October 2020. They were divided into experimental and control groups through randomization. The experimental group performed 20 minutes of dual-task training and received 10 minutes of conventional occupational therapy, while the control group performed 20 minutes of single-task training and received 10 minutes of conventional occupational therapy. Both groups underwent their respective rehabilitation for 30 minutes per session, 5 times per week for 5 weeks.

resultsBoth groups showed significant improvements in upper extremity function, cognitive function, and quality of life; the experimental group showed higher results for all items. A significant between-group difference was observed in the magnitude of the changes.

conclusionIn stroke patients, dual-task training that combined attention and executive function with daily living activities was found to be meaningful, as it encouraged active participation and motivation. This study is expected to be used as a foundation for future interventions for stroke patients.

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Cognitive functionDual-taskQuality of lifeStrokeUpper extremity function

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PMID34719222
PMCPMC8561019

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