Perception of Workload and Task Importance During Complex and Dual Task Conditions

Background • cognitive processes and movement need to occur concurrently as part of social engagement; voluntary movement is not wholly automatic and when movement occurs, it leads to changing cognitive demands. (McIsaac et al, 2015) • Current practice for creating dual-task challenges in the clinic include serial subtraction and carrying a glass of water (complex walking task) however these do not always translate to a patient\u27s individualized challenges and goals • Research has shown that a patient\u27s engagement and performance improves when the task they are performing is meaningful in their lives. (McIsaac et al, 2015) • Would including items that assess various aspects of patient perception be beneficial to augment how we create task demands in clinic