| Autor: |
Bettina Wollesen, Natasha Celeste Pocovi, Kristina Salvestro, Sara Hurley, Liesann Seydell, Katharine Scrivener, Catherine M. Dean |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Aging and Health Research, Vol 1, Iss 3, Pp 100028- (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2667-0321 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.ahr.2021.100028 |
| Popis: |
Introduction: Hearing impairment is associated with reduced balance and walking performance whilst multitasking. Multitask training to improve performance, has not been assessed in this population. Methods: This feasibility study recruited participants from a University Hearing Clinic who attended weekly group multitask training for one month. Feasibility outcomes included training completion rates, participant-reported acceptability and adverse events. Walking outcomes were the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and multitask performance. Results: Twenty-two individuals were invited and eight agreed to participate. Six participants attended all testing (baseline, post and retention) and 79% of training. Participants enjoyed the program. Muscle soreness caused one withdrawal. No other adverse events occurred. 6MWT improved significantly following training (58m, 95% CI 17 to 98), as did walking speed during dual-tasks (12 cm/s, 95% CI 2 to 23). Conclusions: This study suggests multitask training may improve walking performance in older adults with hearing impairments. These preliminary findings warrant further investigation. |
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