Objective: This study was to develop and verify the effects of the exercise-cognitive combined dual-task
training program on cognitive function and depression of the elderly with mild cognitive
impairment(MCI).
Methods: The subjects were randomly assigned to the exercise-cognitive combined dual-task training
group(n=32) or single-task training group(n=31). To identify the effects on cognitive function, general
cognitive function, frontal lobe function, and attention/working memory were measured. Depression
was evaluated using Korean version of Geriatric Depression Scale. The outcome measurements were
performed before and after the 8 weeks of intervention(2 days per week).
Results: After 8 weeks, general cognitive function, frontal cognitive function, attention/working memory
function, depression of the dual-task training group were significantly increased than those of the
single-task training group(p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicated that an exercise-cognitive combined dual-task training for MCI was
effective in improving general cognitive function, frontal /executive function, attention/working
memory function and reducing depression.