Dual task paradigm in the context of falling older adult: an integrative review

Authors

  • Marcelo de Maio Nascimento Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2022.45.11160

Keywords:

Aging, Gait, Postural balance, Accidental fall

Abstract

With aging, cognitive performance, gait and balance are affected. Therefore, older adults find it difficult to perform two or more tasks simultaneously, in everyday life situations. Objective: To summarize studies that investigated the relationship between gait, balance and falls in the elderly using the dual task paradigm. Methodology: Integrative literature review that included studies published between 2008 and 2021, carried out in the electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL and Web of Science with the MeeSH
descriptors: gait OR walk OR balance OR posture OR age (60 years or older) OR accidental falls OR falls OR dual-task OR dual-task OR dual-task OR cognitive-task paradigm. Results: 1280 studies were found and 34 selected. It was found that the dual-task paradigm
is a useful strategy for the prior identification of older adult fallers, in addition to the fact that dual-task exercises can benefit gait and balance performance, reducing the risk of falls. Conclusion: Dual-task paradigms are effective measures to identify gait and
balance disorders. In the context of older adult fall, the use of this methodology has advantages over single-task exercises. Future studies should seek homogeneity between the assessment measures, and seek a better detailing of the exercises used.

Published

2022-07-19

How to Cite

Nascimento, M. de M. (2022). Dual task paradigm in the context of falling older adult: an integrative review. Context and Health Journal, 22(45), e11160. https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2022.45.11160

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