Dupla-Tarefa Em Idosos: Estudo Comparativo Observacional

Abstract

Objective: To describe, compare and verify the association between dual task (TD) in the 8-track TUG test with cognitive function, mobility and clinical-functional aspects in healthy and neurological elderly. Methods: We selected 36 elderly individuals who were divided into 3 groups (12 healthy elderly, 12 CCL and 12 with PD). All were submitted to 6 instruments, being: PCL, CCQ, FAC, SPPB, modified F8W and modified TUG. The DP group was submitted to the HY, DYPAGS and UPDRS II and III scales. Results: Distribution was abnormal. The TUG showed longer execution time for the DP group. There was a time difference in F8W and TUG. There were positive and negative correlations between F8W and other motor and cognitive variables. Conclusions: There was a temporal increase in the mobility tests with motor and cognitive DT and significant correlations between F8W, mobility and cognition. F8W was found to be reliable for evaluation of DT in the elderly.