DOES THE IMPACT OF COGNITIVE INTERVENTION ON MOBILITY VARY BY CHRONIC DISEASE?
2024
Impact of Cognitive Intervention on Mobility in Older Adults
Sample size: 2802
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Dadson Deborah, Ball Karlene
Primary Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypothesis
The impact of cognitive interventions on life space mobility varies by chronic disease.
Conclusion
Cognitive interventions, particularly speed of processing training, can significantly improve mobility in older adults with heart disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Speed of processing training significantly predicts Life Space Mobility.
- Years of education significantly predict Life Space Mobility.
- Heart disease significantly predicts Life Space Mobility.
- Reasoning training and memory training were not uniquely associated with Life Space Mobility.
Takeaway
This study found that helping older people think faster can help them move around better, especially if they have heart problems.
Methodology
The study used Multiple Linear Regression to analyze data from the ACTIVE Clinical Trial.
Participant Demographics
Community dwelling older adults aged 65 and older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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