Self-administered dual-task training reduces balance deficits and falls among community-dwelling older adults: a multicentre parallel-group randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are common causes of disability, reduced disability-adjusted life years and death in older adults. Balance deficits and cognitive impairment are common causes of falls. Dual-task training is a new strategy that can potentially improve balance and cognitive function, leading to decreased falls. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of self-administered dual-task (sDT) training to improve balance and prevent falls is not known. We developed sDT training combining physical and cognitive tasks to improve balance and reduce falls. The proposed randomised controlled trial (RCT) with economic evaluation is to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the sDT compared with self-administered single-task training (sST) in this population.

Methods and analysis

SUBMITTER: Khan MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12198793 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature