Perception of Workload and Task Importance During Complex and Dual Task Conditions

Authors

Alicia Maul
Cody Lamont
Erin Zurbrugg
Gillian Berry
Katherine Armstrong
Lea Keenantasker
Patricia Eckart
Cindy Zablotny
Theresa Raudsepp
Ryan Jacobson

Document Type

Research Poster

Publication Date

2023

Abstract

Background

• "cognitive processes and movement need to occur concurrently as part of social engagement; voluntary movement is not wholly automatic and when movement occurs, it leads to changing cognitive demands." (McIsaac et al, 2015)

• Current practice for creating dual-task challenges in the clinic include serial subtraction and carrying a glass of water (complex walking task) however these do not always translate to a patient's individualized challenges and goals

• Research has shown that a patient's engagement and performance improves when the task they are performing is meaningful in their lives. (McIsaac et al, 2015)

• Would including items that assess various aspects of patient perception be beneficial to augment how we create task demands in clinic?

Comments

Presented at the 9th annual symposium of School of Physical Therapy research, Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, at George Fox University in Newberg, OR.

Recommended Citation

Maul, Alicia; Lamont, Cody; Zurbrugg, Erin; Berry, Gillian; Armstrong, Katherine; Keenantasker, Lea; Eckart, Patricia; Zablotny, Cindy; Raudsepp, Theresa; and Jacobson, Ryan, "Perception of Workload and Task Importance During Complex and Dual Task Conditions" (2023). Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy. 67.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/pt_student/67