Hand dexterity and mobility independently predict cognition in older adults: a multi-domain regression analysis
Hand dexterity (NHPT) and specific functional mobility tasks (5CRT, 4MWT) are robust, independent predictors of cognition in older adults. Grip strength, balance, usual gait speed, and gait variability offer limited additional value when assessed together. The NHPT and timed SPPB components are accessible, pragmatic tools for motor-cognitive research and screening.
Authors
- Ansgar Felbecker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9073-6617)
- Patrick Eggenberger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-0191)
- Sandra Meier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3287-5894)
- Thomas Schneider (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8203-7066)
- Simon Annaheim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8192-1391)
- Ben von Mitzlaff
- Gregor Weissofner
Institutions
- University of Lucerne (CH)
- University of St.Gallen (CH)
- University Hospital of Bern (CH)
- ETH Zurich (CH)
- Kantonsspital Münsterlingen (CH)
- OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (CH)
- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2025.1624307
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt