Feasibility of a Latin Dance Program for Older Latinos With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Abstract

This study investigates the feasibility of a Latin dance program in older Latinos with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) via a feasibility mixed methods randomized controlled design. Spanish-speaking older Latinos (N = 21, 75.4 [6.3] years old, 16 females/5 males, 22.4 [2.8] Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE] score) were randomized into a 16-week dance intervention (BAILAMOS) or wait-list control; the control group crossed over at week 17 and received the dance intervention. Feasibility was determined by assessing reach, retention, attendance, dance logs, and postintervention focus groups. Reach was 91.3% of people who were screened and eligible. Program retention was 95.2%. The dropout rate was 42.8% (n = 9), and attendance for all participants was 55.76%. The focus group data revealed 4 themes: enthusiasm for dance, positive aspects of BAILAMOS, unfavorable aspects of BAILAMOS, and physical well-being after BAILAMOS. In conclusion, older Latinos with MCI find Latin dance as an enjoyable and safe mode of physical activity.

Effects of Dance Interventions on Cognition, Psycho-Behavioral Symptoms, Motor Functions, and Quality of Life in Older Adult Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

“…A total of 980 participants were covered in these studies, of which 486 were allocated to the intervention groups and 494 to the control groups. These studies were published in English or Chinese and originated from various countries worldwide: China ( n = 7) (Yi, 2015 ; Junmei, 2016 ; Xinjian, 2017 ; Zhu et al, 2018 ; Qi et al, 2019 ; Yu, 2019 ; Wang et al, 2020 ), USA ( n = 2) (Barnes et al, 2013 ; Aguiñaga, 2016 ), Malaysia ( n = 1) (Adam et al, 2016 ), Spain ( n = 1) (Bisbe et al, 2020 ), Japan ( n = 1) (Doi et al, 2017 ), Philippines ( n = 1) (Dominguez et al, 2018 ), and Greece ( n = 1) (Lazarou et al, 2017 ). Ten studies were RCTs (Barnes et al, 2013 ; Yi, 2015 ; Aguiñaga, 2016 ; Junmei, 2016 ; Doi et al, 2017 ; Lazarou et al, 2017 ; Zhu et al, 2018 ; Qi et al, 2019 ; Bisbe et al, 2020 ; Wang et al, 2020 ), and four studies (Adam et al, 2016 ; Xinjian, 2017 ; Dominguez et al, 2018 ; Yu, 2019 ) were quasi-experimental trials.…”

“…These studies were published in English or Chinese and originated from various countries worldwide: China ( n = 7) (Yi, 2015 ; Junmei, 2016 ; Xinjian, 2017 ; Zhu et al, 2018 ; Qi et al, 2019 ; Yu, 2019 ; Wang et al, 2020 ), USA ( n = 2) (Barnes et al, 2013 ; Aguiñaga, 2016 ), Malaysia ( n = 1) (Adam et al, 2016 ), Spain ( n = 1) (Bisbe et al, 2020 ), Japan ( n = 1) (Doi et al, 2017 ), Philippines ( n = 1) (Dominguez et al, 2018 ), and Greece ( n = 1) (Lazarou et al, 2017 ). Ten studies were RCTs (Barnes et al, 2013 ; Yi, 2015 ; Aguiñaga, 2016 ; Junmei, 2016 ; Doi et al, 2017 ; Lazarou et al, 2017 ; Zhu et al, 2018 ; Qi et al, 2019 ; Bisbe et al, 2020 ; Wang et al, 2020 ), and four studies (Adam et al, 2016 ; Xinjian, 2017 ; Dominguez et al, 2018 ; Yu, 2019 ) were quasi-experimental trials. Five studies compared a dance intervention to regular drug treatment or therapy (Barnes et al, 2013 ; Yi, 2015 ; Junmei, 2016 ; Xinjian, 2017 ; Dominguez et al, 2018 ); five compared dance interventions to educational programs (Doi et al, 2017 ; Zhu et al, 2018 ; Qi et al, 2019 ; Yu, 2019 ; Wang et al, 2020 ); two used randomized cross-over designs (Aguiñaga, 2016 ; Lazarou et al, 2017 ); one compared dance to physical therapy (Bisbe et al, 2020 ); and one compared dance to relaxation exercises (Adam et al, 2016 ).…”

“…Ten studies were RCTs (Barnes et al, 2013 ; Yi, 2015 ; Aguiñaga, 2016 ; Junmei, 2016 ; Doi et al, 2017 ; Lazarou et al, 2017 ; Zhu et al, 2018 ; Qi et al, 2019 ; Bisbe et al, 2020 ; Wang et al, 2020 ), and four studies (Adam et al, 2016 ; Xinjian, 2017 ; Dominguez et al, 2018 ; Yu, 2019 ) were quasi-experimental trials. Five studies compared a dance intervention to regular drug treatment or therapy (Barnes et al, 2013 ; Yi, 2015 ; Junmei, 2016 ; Xinjian, 2017 ; Dominguez et al, 2018 ); five compared dance interventions to educational programs (Doi et al, 2017 ; Zhu et al, 2018 ; Qi et al, 2019 ; Yu, 2019 ; Wang et al, 2020 ); two used randomized cross-over designs (Aguiñaga, 2016 ; Lazarou et al, 2017 ); one compared dance to physical therapy (Bisbe et al, 2020 ); and one compared dance to relaxation exercises (Adam et al, 2016 ). In the intervention group, the intervention time ranged from 6 to 48 weeks, and the intensity of dance was low to moderate, excluding four studies that did not provide data for the intensity (Adam et al, 2016 ; Doi et al, 2017 ; Lazarou et al, 2017 ; Dominguez et al, 2018 ).…”

Impact of Latin Dance on Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Sedentary Behavior Among Latinos Attending an Adult Day Center

“…Ten participants were randomized to the dance intervention and 11 participants to the wait-list control group. Study details regarding flow of participants have been previously described (Aguiñaga & Marquez, 2017). The mean age of the participants was 75.4 ± 6.3 years, mean MMSE score was 22.4 ± 2.8, 76.2% were women, and mean years of education was 6.3 ± 4.3 years (Table 1).…”

The Effects of Intuitive Movement Reembodiment on the Quality of Life of Older Adults With Dementia: A Pilot Study

“…Research using music and movement has been proven to be effective in improving the QoL of older people with cognitive impairment and dementia. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11] In some of them, the use of intuition, creativity, and improvisation has been explored extensively and has produced positive outcomes. 8,11 In this study, the musical component of the IMR program was constructed using repetition and the Rhythmics concept of the Dalcroze Eurhythmics theory.…”