Objective : To investigate the current international researches which identify the effect of
stroke with hemiplegia after dual-task training
Methods : We systematically examined journals published from 2007 to 2015, searching PubMed.
Total 5 researches were selected for the analyses.
Results : Selected studies were all in international journal and they used two group experimental
design. In addition, all the paper got PEDro scores above 6. They conducted gait
task for motor task, at the same time used various domain of cognitive task such as from
sustain attention to working memory. The outcome measure tools used for evaluation by the
standardized assessment tool and operational definition, further also included the assessment
tool designed for the dual-task training such as a variety of tools make possible to assess
various aspects of effect.
Discussion : Dual-task training in this study was found to give a positive effect on the dual-task
performance, as well as improving the motor and cognitive function in patients with stroke.
However there were also limitation to the studies conducted so far. In order to apply the
occupational therapy, this results can consider as the preliminary data which suggest supplement
point and can be a evidence for effective treatment for stroke with hemiplegia.