Measuring treatment effects on dual-task performance: a framework for research and clinical practice
The relevance of dual-task walking to everyday ambulation is widely acknowledged, and numerous studies have demonstrated that dual-task interference can significantly impact recovery of functional walking in people with neurological disorders. The magnitude and direction of dual-task interference i...
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| description | The relevance of dual-task walking to everyday ambulation is widely acknowledged, and numerous studies have demonstrated that dual-task interference can significantly impact recovery of functional walking in people with neurological disorders. The magnitude and direction of dual-task interference is influenced by the interaction between the two tasks, including how individuals spontaneously prioritize their attention. Therefore, to accurately interpret and characterize dual-task interference and identify changes over time, it is imperative to evaluate single and dual-task performance in both tasks, as well as the tasks relative to each other. Yet, reciprocal dual-task effects are frequently ignored. The purpose of this perspective paper is to present a framework for measuring treatment effects on dual-task interference, specifically taking into account the interactions between the two tasks and how this can provide information on whether overall dual-task capacity has improved or a different attentional strategy has been adopted. In discussing the clinical implications of using this framework, we provide specific examples of using this method and provide some explicit recommendations for research and clinical practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2d4027d7577d43229b16deb7452dc5252022-12-21T22:29:02ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Human Neuroscience1662-51612015-04-01910.3389/fnhum.2015.00225138606Measuring treatment effects on dual-task performance: a framework for research and clinical practicePrudence ePlummer0Prudence ePlummer1Gail A Eskes2University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillDalhousie UniversityThe relevance of dual-task walking to everyday ambulation is widely acknowledged, and numerous studies have demonstrated that dual-task interference can significantly impact recovery of functional walking in people with neurological disorders. The magnitude and direction of dual-task interference is influenced by the interaction between the two tasks, including how individuals spontaneously prioritize their attention. Therefore, to accurately interpret and characterize dual-task interference and identify changes over time, it is imperative to evaluate single and dual-task performance in both tasks, as well as the tasks relative to each other. Yet, reciprocal dual-task effects are frequently ignored. The purpose of this perspective paper is to present a framework for measuring treatment effects on dual-task interference, specifically taking into account the interactions between the two tasks and how this can provide information on whether overall dual-task capacity has improved or a different attentional strategy has been adopted. In discussing the clinical implications of using this framework, we provide specific examples of using this method and provide some explicit recommendations for research and clinical practice.http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00225/fullCognitionPhysical TherapyGait rehabilitationattention allocationcapacity sharingcognitive-motor interference |
| spellingShingle | Prudence ePlummer Prudence ePlummer Gail A Eskes Measuring treatment effects on dual-task performance: a framework for research and clinical practice Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Cognition Physical Therapy Gait rehabilitation attention allocation capacity sharing cognitive-motor interference |
| title | Measuring treatment effects on dual-task performance: a framework for research and clinical practice |
| title_full | Measuring treatment effects on dual-task performance: a framework for research and clinical practice |
| title_fullStr | Measuring treatment effects on dual-task performance: a framework for research and clinical practice |
| title_full_unstemmed | Measuring treatment effects on dual-task performance: a framework for research and clinical practice |
| title_short | Measuring treatment effects on dual-task performance: a framework for research and clinical practice |
| title_sort | measuring treatment effects on dual task performance a framework for research and clinical practice |
| topic | Cognition Physical Therapy Gait rehabilitation attention allocation capacity sharing cognitive-motor interference |
| url | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00225/full |
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