Exploring the essence of a creative dance programme for older adults: Programme overview and research insights.

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2024-11-09 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.10.026

Andrea Schärli, Clare Guss-West

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Abstract

Introduction: Dance is recognised as a safe, effective, and enjoyable means to boost physical, mental, and cognitive health in older adults. Detailed content of dance programmes for this age group is sparsely described.

Aims: This study provides a comprehensive description and evaluation of a Creative Dance Programme for older adults.

Method: The dance programme, described in detail in our study, was analysed with three quantitative (i.e., gait, balance and executive function tests) and one qualitative (i.e., interviews) pilot studies to gain insights into health effects of the programme.

Results: Creative dance increased participants walking speed in both the single (t(13) = 6.65, p < 0.001) and dual-task conditions (t(13) = 5.51, p < 0.001) and reduced participants' dual-task costs of walking (t(13) = -2.24, p = 0.043). Moreover, participants reported that they felt energised after the sessions and more confident in daily activities.

Conclusion: Our research highlights that creative dance programmes can have a positive effect on the dual task costs of walking and movement adaptability in daily life of older adults.

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探索老年人创意舞蹈计划的精髓：计划概述和研究见解。

导言：舞蹈被认为是一种安全、有效和愉快的手段，可以促进老年人的身体、精神和认知健康。本研究对老年人创意舞蹈计划进行了全面的描述和评估：方法：通过三项定量（即步态、平衡和执行功能测试）和一项定性（即访谈）试点研究，对我们研究中详细描述的舞蹈计划进行分析，以深入了解该计划对健康的影响：创意舞蹈提高了参与者在单一任务（t(13) = 6.65，p < 0.001）和双重任务（t(13) = 5.51，p < 0.001）条件下的步行速度，并降低了参与者在双重任务下的步行成本（t(13) = -2.24，p = 0.043）。此外，参与者还表示，他们在课程结束后感到精力充沛，对日常活动更有信心：我们的研究表明，创意舞蹈课程能对老年人步行的双重任务成本和日常生活中的运动适应能力产生积极影响。

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.