O'Connor Melissa L, Hudak Elizabeth M, Edwards Jerri D
Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, 1023 Millmont Street, Charlottesville, VA 22904, USA.
J Aging Res. 2011;2011:430802. doi: 10.4061/2011/430802. Epub 2011 May 22.
Background. Community mobility is crucial for maintaining independent functioning and quality of life for older adults. Purpose. The present paper describes the relationship of cognition, particularly speed of processing as measured by the Useful Field of View Test, to mobility as indicated by driving behaviors, life space, and falls among healthy older adults. Research examining the impact of cognitive speed of processing training (SOPT) on older adults' community mobility (i.e., driving behaviors) is also summarized. Key Issues. Even slight cognitive declines can place older adults at risk for mobility limitations. However, cognitive interventions like SOPT can mitigate declines in driving mobility. Implications. The potential of SOPT to sustain community mobility among older adults is discussed.
背景。社区活动能力对于维持老年人的独立功能和生活质量至关重要。目的。本文描述了认知，特别是通过有用视野测试测量的处理速度，与健康老年人的驾驶行为、生活空间和跌倒所表明的活动能力之间的关系。还总结了研究处理速度训练（SOPT）对老年人社区活动能力（即驾驶行为）影响的相关研究。关键问题。即使是轻微的认知衰退也会使老年人面临活动能力受限的风险。然而，像SOPT这样的认知干预措施可以减轻驾驶活动能力的下降。意义。讨论了SOPT在维持老年人社区活动能力方面的潜力。
