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ArticleWorld journal of psychiatry2025

Effects of exercise-cognitive dual-task training on elderly patients with cognitive frailty and depression.

Ying Zhou, Xiao-Ming Miao, Kai-Lian Zhou, Cheng-Ji Yu, Ping Lu, Yin Lu, Juan Zhao

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Article in World journal of psychiatry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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7 authors.

Ying ZhouDepartment of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xiao-Ming MiaoAcupuncture and Rehabilitation Center, Tongxiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongxiang 314599, Zhejiang Province, China.
Kai-Lian ZhouDepartment of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314299, Zhejiang Province, China.
Cheng-Ji YuDepartment of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
Ping LuDepartment of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
Yin LuDepartment of Rehabilitation, Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Tongxiang Health School, Tongxiang 314599, Zhejiang Province, China.
Juan ZhaoDepartment of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCognitive frailty and depression are prevalent among the elderly, significantly impairing physical and cognitive functions, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Effective interventions are essential to mitigate these adverse effects and enhance overall health outcomes in this population.

aimTo evaluate the effects of exercise-cognitive dual-task training on frailty, cognitive function, psychological status, and quality of life in elderly patients with cognitive frailty and depression.

methodsA retrospective study was conducted on 130 patients with cognitive frailty and depression admitted between December 2021 and December 2023. Patients were divided into a control group receiving routine intervention and an observation group undergoing exercise-cognitive dual-task training in addition to routine care. Frailty, cognitive function, balance and gait, psychological status, and quality of life were assessed before and after the intervention.

resultsAfter the intervention, the frailty score of the observation group was (5.32 ± 0.69), lower than that of the control group (5.71 ± 0.55). The Montreal cognitive assessment basic scale score in the observation group was (24.06 ± 0.99), higher than the control group (23.43 ± 1.40). The performance oriented mobility assessment score in the observation group was (21.81 ± 1.24), higher than the control group (21.15 ± 1.26). The self-efficacy in the observation group was (28.27 ± 2.66), higher than the control group (30.05 ± 2.66). The anxiety score in the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) for the observation group was (5.86 ± 0.68), lower than the control group (6.21 ± 0.64). The depression score in the HADS for the observation group was (5.67 ± 0.75), lower than the control group (6.27 ± 0.92). Additionally, the scores for each dimension of the 36-item short form survey in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, with statistically significant differences (

conclusionExercise-cognitive dual-task training is beneficial for improving frailty, enhancing cognitive function, and improving psychological status and quality of life in elderly patients with cognitive frailty and depression.

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Cognitive frailtyCognitive functionDepression patientsElderly patientsExercise-cognitive dual-task trainingFrailty score

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PMCPMC12038665

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