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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Nov 1.
Published in final edited form as: Eur J Neurol. 2018 Nov 25;26(3):435–441. doi: 10.1111/ene.13833

Table 1. Overview of tasks used in dual task training.

Task Description Duration
Cognitive Task Block 2 * 5min
Auditory Stroop A randomized series of the word “High” and “Low” are played through speakers at a high or low pitch. The subject must state the pitch of the word that was just said. 2min30sec
Serial Subtraction The person is asked to count backwards from a number between 290 and 300 in steps of 3, 4 or 7. 2min30sec
Clock Face Task A time is given verbally and the person must state whether the corresponding clock face has hands on the left, right or both sides of the clock. 2min30sec
Letter Fluency A letter of the alphabet is given and the person is asked to name as many words as they can think of that start with that letter. 2min30sec
Alternative uses The person is given an object and has to come up with alternative uses for that object. 2min30sec
Creativity The purpose of the task is to name as many objects that have a certain attribute (e.g. objects that are tall). 2min30sec
Radio 10min
Listening task An audio fragment is played which is then used as topic of conversation between the trainer and trainee. 10min
Planning 2 * 5min
Planning of activities of daily living The person is asked to describe how they plan their daily activities; from short actions such as making a cup of tea, to longer actions such as planning an upcoming day out or holiday. 5min