Effects of Task Prioritization on Dual-Task Performance of Patients with Stroke

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  • 脳卒中患者における指示の仕方の違いによる二重課題の遂行能力への影響
  • ノウソッチュウ カンジャ ニ オケル シジ ノ シカタ ノ チガイ ニ ヨル ニジュウ カダイ ノ スイコウ ノウリョク エ ノ エイキョウ

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[Purpose] To investigate the effects of task prioritization on dual-task performance of patients with stroke. [Subjects] Forty-seven subjects with stroke who were able to walk independently or under supervision. [Method] The dual-task was the 10 m walking test while enouncing 3-digit numbers backwards (backward digit span). Dual-task performance was measured under two different conditions: paying attention equally to both walking and backward digit span (Dual-Task Complex: DTC), and paying attention mainly to backward digit span (Dual-Task backward digit span: DTB). [Result] Walking speed and cadence decreased, and the number of all answers and correct answers increased in DTB compared with DTC. [Conclusion] It is necessary to clearly specify the task prioritization, when we use dual-task as a predictor of falls or measure the walking ability of patients with stroke.<br>

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  • Rigakuryoho Kagaku

    Rigakuryoho Kagaku 28 (2), 151-155, 2013

    The Society of Physical Therapy Science

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