The effect of tactile cueing on dual task performance in Parkinson's disease. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dual-task (DT) performance is impaired in Parkinson's disease (PD), contributing to bradykinesia, postural instability, freezing of gait, and falls. Tactile cueing, including vibrotactile stimulation, has been suggested to improve DT performance in PD.

Research question

Does tactile cueing affect DT performance in PD, specifically measured by dual-task cost (DTC)?

Methods

A systematic review was conducted in PubMed and EMBASE up to October 30, 2023, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eligible studies were those in English that examined the effects of tactile cueing and/or closed-loop vibrotactile stimulation on DT performance in adults over 18 with idiopathic PD. The primary outcome, DTC, wa

SUBMITTER: Azoidou V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617393 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature