Tạp Chí Y Học Cộng đồng · Jun 16, 2026
Some factors affecting the outcomes of cognitive-motor dual-task intervention on a treadmill in patients with Parkinson's disease at the National Geriatric Hospital
By Thủy HB, Tùng KA, Loan PTK et al.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate factors affecting the outcomes of cognitive-motor dual-task intervention on a treadmill in patients with Parkinson's disease. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We assessed 33 patients with Parkinson's disease at the National Geriatric Hospital during months 1-9 of 2024. An uncontrolled interventional study design was used; patients in the study group were examined and assessed, then received an explanation and participated in a dual-task intervention program on a treadmill under the guidance and supervision of physicians and technicians, ensuring that they could closely follow the exercise program. RESULTS: After the intervention, patients' walking speed improved from 0.873 m/s to 0.903 m/s, and their 6-minute walking distance increased by an average of 25.83 ± 20.61 meters (p < 0.001). Motor improvement was markedly greater in the following groups: disease duration of 3 years or longer (increased walking speed and decreased TUG time, p < 0.05); mild and moderate motor impairment (UPDRS III) (increased FGA scores, p = 0.032); early Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-2 (increased 6-minute walking distance, p = 0.017). Improvement in gait (FGA) had a strong positive correlation with overall motor recovery (r = 0.811). CONCLUSIONS: There was positive improvement in patients with disease duration of over 3 years, low Hoehn and Yahr stages, and mild and moderate motor impairment according to UDPRS-III.