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The Relationship Between Physical Performance with Dual-task Performance in Geriatric Individuals.

Objective Maintaining functional independence in older adults requires an intricate balance between physical and cognitive abilities. While physical performance is known to support overall health, its relationship with dual-task performance -an essential component of daily life activities- remains a...

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Published in:Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis / Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 1 - 8
Main Authors: Akış, Merve, Atıcı, Emine, Balkışlı, Berna Çağla
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Galenos Yayinevi Tic. LTD. STI dec2025
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          Akış, Merve
          Atıcı, Emine
          Balkışlı, Berna Çağla
        affil: İstanbul Okan University, Institute of Postgraduate Education, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul, Türkiye
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          Physical Performance In Old Age
          Task Performance and Analysis In Old Age
          Geriatric Functional Assessment
          Motor Skills
          Human
          Activities of Daily Living
          Scales
          Aging
          Physical Activity
          Balance, Postural
          Confidence Intervals
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Clinical Assessment Tools
          Male
          Female
          Data Analysis Software
          T-Tests
          Mann-Whitney U Test
          Pearson's Correlation Coefficient
          Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient
          Aged
          Aged, 80 & over
          Aged: 65+ years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Objective Maintaining functional independence in older adults requires an intricate balance between physical and cognitive abilities. While physical performance is known to support overall health, its relationship with dual-task performance -an essential component of daily life activities- remains a critical area of investigation. This study aimed to investigate the association between physical performance and dual-task performance and to compare the effects of different levels of physical performance on dual-task execution in geriatric individuals. Materials and Methods A total of 79 geriatric individuals (mean age=68.68±4.42) were included in the study. Their physical performances were evaluated through the Alusti test, Timed Up and Go test (TUGT), 30-Second Sit-to-Stand test (30s STST) and 10-meter Walk test. Dual-task performance measurements were assessed using the TUGT, 30s STST and 10-meter Walk test (using motor and cognitive task) and the dual-task questionnaire. Results There was a low correlation between the Alusti test and Dual-task scale (r=-0.222; p=0.048), while a moderate-level correlation between TUGT (r=0.339; p=0.001), 30s STST (r=-0.336; p=0.002), and the 10-meter Walk test (r=0.365; p=0.001). When individuals were divided into two groups based on Alusti test scores (good mobility and very good mobility), the mean of 30s STST motor and -cognitive tasks were statistically significantly higher in the very good mobility group compared to good mobility (p=0.026, p=0.005; respectively). Conclusion The findings suggest that dual-task performance is closely linked to physical function in older adults, with higher physical performance associated with improved dual-task execution. Given the increasing importance of maintaining cognitive-motor abilities for aging populations, targeted physical activity interventions may help mitigate declines in dual-task performance, ultimately promoting safer mobility and greater independence in daily life. Future research should further explore the mechanisms underlying these interactions to develop effective strategies for cognitive-motor preservation in geriatric care.
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    language: English
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