Research progress on cognitive-motor dual-task training for preventing falls in older adults

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.03.006

Abstract

Abstract:

With the accelerating global aging process，falls among older adults have emerged as a significant health problem，which not only significantly impacts their quality of life，but also brings a heavy social burden. Cognition-motor dual-task training，an important intervention for preventing falls，can significantly enhance the cognitive and motor functions in older adults. This article reviewed the implementation forms，mechanism and application effects. It aims to provide references for the implementation of cognition-motor dual-task training in older adults.

Key words: Cognition, Exercise, Aged, Falls, Review, Nursing Care

摘要：

随着老龄化进程加速，老年人跌倒已成为严重的公共卫生问题，不仅严重影响老年人的生活质量，还带来了沉重的社会负担。认知-运动双任务训练能提高老年人的认知及运动功能，是预防老年人跌倒的重要干预手段。该文通过综述认知-运动双任务训练的实施形式、作用机制及在预防老年人跌倒中的应用现状，以期为老年人实施认知-运动双任务训练提供参考。

关键词: 认知, 运动, 老年人, 跌倒, 综述, 护理

ZHANG Xue, CAI Yan, WANG Cong, JIANG Yan. Research progress on cognitive-motor dual-task training for preventing falls in older adults[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2025, 60(3): 297-302.

张雪, 蔡燕, 王聪, 蒋艳. 认知-运动双任务训练在预防老年人跌倒中的研究进展[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2025, 60(3): 297-302.

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