Study protocol for 'the effects of multimodal training of cognitive and/or physical functions on cognition and physical fitness of older adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial'.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The elderly population worldwide is increasing exponentially which will be associated with more people suffering from cognition and fitness declines. The well-established benefits of exercise training for the elderly's cognitive and physical functioning have been observed. However, the amalgamated effect of combining cognitive and physical exercises on the older adults' cognitive functions, physical fitness, or psycho-related health remains unclear. Thus, this study protocol was planned to conduct different combinations of cognitive and/or physical training interventions to community-dwelling older adults and expected to see the multifaceted effects of the varied combination of training on their health.

Methods

This study is a cluster randomized controlled trial (

SUBMITTER: Chow BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9073468 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature