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However, its comparative efficacy relative to single-task training (STT) remains uncertain.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This systematic review provides a narrative synthesis of cognitive and physical outcomes from DTT versus STT across neurologically impaired populations and conducts a focused meta-analysis on gait speed; the only consistently reported physical outcome across studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A comprehensive search of Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library (up to 26 July 2024) identified seven eligible randomized controlled trials (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 207). Study quality was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. Narrative synthesis was conducted for all outcomes, and a meta-analysis was performed on studies reporting post-intervention gait speed, a common indicator of physical function.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Narrative synthesis indicated that DTT consistently improved executive function, attention, memory, gait performance, balance, and quality of life across studies. Nevertheless, the meta-analysis of five RCTs revealed a small, non-significant pooled effect on gait speed (Hedges\u2019 g = 0.12; 95% CI: \u22120.57 to 0.82;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = .74) with substantial heterogeneity (I\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      = 69.05%). Egger\u2019s test showed no evidence of publication bias (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = .5227). Diagnosis-specific patterns emerged: participants with Parkinson\u2019s disease demonstrated notable gains in gait and quality of life, whereas those with mild cognitive impairment improved in executive function and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>DTT appears to offer condition-dependent benefits for gait and executive function but does not demonstrate overall superiority to STT based on current evidence. Its multidomain effects likely reflect improvements in attentional control, motor automaticity, and cognitive\u2013motor integration. 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