ReviewBrain sciences2025
A Standard Operating Procedure for Dual-Task Training to Improve Physical and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Scoping Review.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Governance, financing, and cultural safety in Taiwan's indigenous long-term care: a CFIR/RE-AIM analysis of Wenjian stations.International journal for equity in health · 2026Article
- Examining the Effects of Dual and Single Task Exercises in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Efficacy of simultaneous aerobic and cognitive training (Activ4Brain) on physical fitness and body composition in older persons.Frontiers in aging · 2026Article
- A novel approach for the EEG-driven assessment of divided attention through mutual information theory: A case study at the wheel.PloS one · 2026Article
- What are the virtual reality solutions for dual-task intervention to promote health in aging? A scoping review.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2025Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesDual task (DT) training consists of practicing exercises while simultaneously performing a concurrent motor or cognitive task. This training modality seems to have beneficial effects on both domains. Various forms of DT training have been implemented for older adults in recent years, but no official guidelines currently exist. This review sought to analyze the studies published on this topic in the last ten years and provide a standard operating procedure (SOP) for healthy older adults in this context.
methodsThe review collected articles from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, adopting a designated set of keywords. Selected manuscripts and relevant information were selected, extrapolated, including information related to the training frequency, intensity, time, and type, and secondary tasks adopted. The secondary tasks were grouped according to previously published studies, and the SOP was created based on the frequency of the parameters collected from the included articles.
resultsA total of 44 studies were included in the review. Based on the results, the SOP recommends postural balance or resistance training as primary tasks, combined with a mental tracking task as a secondary component. Two 60-min sessions per week for at least 12 weeks are required to achieve measurable results.
conclusionsDespite heterogeneity in the literature reviewed, the findings support the proposal of a SOP to guide future research on DT training in healthy older adults. Given its feasibility and positive effects on both motor and cognitive functions, this type of training can also be implemented in everyday settings.
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