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Dancing in the golden age: a study on physical function, quality of life, and social engagement.
- Source :
- Geriatric Nursing; Nov2018, Vol. 39 Issue 6, p635-639, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the effects of dancing activity based on different dance styles, in groups as well as with a partner, on mobility performance, quality of life and social engagement in a sample of older adults. One hundred and sixty-three older adults (mean age, 70 years; SD = 4 years) participated in a supervised dancing activity programme for 16 weeks. The dancing activity included different dance routines and was progressive in terms of motor complexity. Data on mobility, health-related quality of life and social engagement were collected before and after a 16-week training period. Significant improvements in mobility, quality of life and social engagement were noted in single as well as dual-task performance after the intervention. Our results emphasise the benefit of a 16-week dance training on multidimensional features, including physical and psychosocial domains, which are important for successful ageing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01974572
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Geriatric Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133279510
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2018.04.013