Cognitive, functional and affective effects of a multi-task training in nursing home residents: results from a randomized pilot study

Key Points

• Multi-task training significantly enhances cognitive and functional abilities in nursing home residents, promoting independence.
• Residents show improved affective outcomes, indicating better emotional well-being after the intervention period.
• Analysis involved a randomized pilot study design involving nursing home residents over several weeks.
• The findings support the need for further research to explore long-term effects and applicability across diverse populations.