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Effects of 12 Weeks of Physical-Cognitive Dual-Task Training on Executive Functions, Depression, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life in Older Adult Women: A Randomized Pilot Study

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  • Marcelo de Maio Nascimento

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil)

  • Paula Andreatta Maduro

    (University Hospital of the Federal University Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil)

  • Pâmala Morais Bagano Rios

    (Department of Psychology, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil)

  • Lara dos Santos Nascimento

    (Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil)

  • Carolina Nascimento Silva

    (Department of Psychology, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil)

  • Matthias Kliegel

    (Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
    Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
    Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research LIVES—Overcoming Vulnerability: Life Course Perspectives, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland)

  • Andreas Ihle

    (Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
    Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
    Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research LIVES—Overcoming Vulnerability: Life Course Perspectives, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland)

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effects of 12 weeks of physical-cognitive dual-task training on cognition, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life in older women (n = 44; 66.20 ± 4.05 years). Of these, 22 were randomly allocated to the dual-task training (DT) group, and 22 participated in the activities of the education control group (CG). Assessments were performed at baseline, at the end of 12 weeks of intervention, and after 12 weeks of follow-up using the following instruments: Trail Making Test parts A and B, ΔTMT (B-A), Stroop test parts A, B, C, and ΔStroop (C-B), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), sleep quality (PSQI), quality of life (SF-36). The results showed a positive and significant time-group interaction for two cognitive domains (TMT and Stroop). No time-group interaction effect was indicated for depression and sleep quality perception. There was a positive and significant interaction effect between time and group for three SF-36 subcategories (physical function, physical role, and general health). Our training protocol was not able to improve depressive symptoms and sleep quality. On the other hand, DT training was able to promote the performance of executive functions and the physical and mental component summary of the quality of life with lasting effects of up to 12 weeks after the intervention.

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  • Marcelo de Maio Nascimento & Paula Andreatta Maduro & Pâmala Morais Bagano Rios & Lara dos Santos Nascimento & Carolina Nascimento Silva & Matthias Kliegel & Andreas Ihle, 2022. "Effects of 12 Weeks of Physical-Cognitive Dual-Task Training on Executive Functions, Depression, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life in Older Adult Women: A Randomized Pilot Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(1), pages 1-16, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2022:i:1:p:97-:d:1010399
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    1. Marcelo de Maio Nascimento & Paula Andreatta Maduro & Pâmala Morais Bagano Rios & Lara dos Santos Nascimento & Carolina Nascimento Silva & Matthias Kliegel & Andreas Ihle, 2023. "The Effects of 12-Week Dual-Task Physical–Cognitive Training on Gait, Balance, Lower Extremity Muscle Strength, and Cognition in Older Adult Women: A Randomized Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(8), pages 1-18, April.

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