Yang 2007.
| Methods | RCT with no treatment control group Participants were randomised by independent person using sealed envelopes The evaluator was blind to group assignment Participants and treating therapist were not reported to be blind to group assignment | |
| Participants | Number of participants = 25 45 to 80 years Stroke > 1 year First stroke Hemiparesis Limited gait velocity Able to walk 10 metres without an assistive devices Functional use of the upper extremities Not presently receiving rehabilitation Stable medical condition Able to understand commands and follow directions | |
| Interventions | 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks; 30 minutes per session Dual task training including walking activities while carrying or bouncing 1 or 2 balls Ctl received no treatment | |
| Outcomes | Gait speed Outcomes measured at baseline and immediately after intervention (4 weeks) | |
| Notes | Taipei, Taiwan Also assessed: cadence, stride time, stride length, single support time, and temporal symmetry index | |
| Risk of bias | ||
| Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |
6MWT: six‐minute‐walk test ADL: activities of daily living BI: Barthel Index Ctl: control Exp: experimental PT: physical therapy RCT: randomised controlled trial RMI: Rivermead Mobility Index STREAM: Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement TUG: timed up‐and‐go test VO2 max: a measure of the maximum volume of oxygen that a person can use