Partnerships to Evaluate the Social Impact of Dance for Health: A Qualitative Inquiry

Atkins, Robert; Deatrick, Janet A.; Gage, Gale; Earley, Selena; Earley, David; Lipman, Terri H.

doi:10.1080/07370016.2019.1630963

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“… 17–19 Our findings echo those of research on community dance interventions in different patient groups including improving physical performance, mood, cognition, quality of life, 31 44 45 sense of joy and pride, 46 interpersonal relationships and connections. 47 Hence, the perceived health impacts here reported may not be disease specific, but rather represent the impact of group dance participation on people in general. That said, given the biopsychosocial impacts of CRD and relative lack of effective management options for psychosocial components, dance interventions appear particularly well suited for people with CRDs.…”

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Dance for people with chronic respiratory disease: a qualitative study

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ObjectivesTo explore the experiences and perceived impact on health and well-being related to participation in a dance group for people with chronic respiratory disease (CRD).DesignAn exploratory qualitative study using thematic analysis of semistructured interviews.SettingA community dance group in a UK health centre.ParticipantsConvenience sample of long-term dance group participants.InterventionWeekly community dance sessions designed for people with breathlessness, lasting 75 min, led by a trained community dance leader.ResultsConvenience sample of eight participants, six females, aged 57–87 years (mean 75), with a median 2-year attendance at weekly dance sessions. Long-term attendance was driven by strongly held beliefs regarding the health and well-being benefits of participation. Four key themes were identified: dance as (1) a holistically beneficial activity, with physical and psychosocial health benefits including improved or maintained physical fitness and psychological well-being, and reduced need for healthcare; (2) an integral part of their life; (3) an enjoyable activity; and (4) a source of deep social cohesion.ConclusionsDance group participants perceived a broad range of health benefits of relevance to the biopsychosocial impacts of their respiratory disease. The themes identified are useful in the ongoing planning and evaluation of dance as a holistic complex intervention for people with CRD. Further research is required to assess the extent of health impacts identified, and how dance might be most effectively placed as an option in the management of CRD.Trial registration numberNCT04006015.

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“…The complex sensorimotor activities has been shown to activate the medial geniculate nucleus thereby potentially improving motor and non-motor features of the disease [5]. Mirroring, a technique used in dancing, activates the mirror neurons in the brain which would then lead to hormonal changes, positive effects on cognitive function, engagement of body memories for reminiscence therapy, and improvement in social cognitive theory constructs [6][7][8][9][10][11]. Consequently, positive group dynamics, mutual support and trust, corrective emotional experiences, empowerment, probing social roles, and enactive interpersonal learning experiences would be enhanced.…”

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Evidence of disease severity, cognitive and physical outcomes of dance interventions for persons with Parkinson’s Disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Background Patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) usually experience worsening of both motor and non-motor symptoms. Dancing has been postulated to help patients with Parkinson’s via several mechanisms that lead to improved physical, cognitive and social functions. Methods This systematic review was conducted following Cochrane methodology and reported following the PRISMA guideline. Four databases (up to June 2021) were searched for RCTs comparing dance to standard or other physical therapy for improvements in disease severity, quality of life, cognitive and physical outcomes as well as adverse events in patients with PD. We synthesised data using RevMan and included certainty-of-evidence rating (GRADE) for major outcomes. Results A total of 20 RCTs (N = 723) articles that evaluated Tango, Ballroom, Irish, Waltz-Foxtrot, Folk, Turo, mixed dances and a PD-tailored dance were included. Dancers (versus non-dancers) had better motor experience (MDS-UPDRS 3) (MD -6.01, 95 % CI -9.97 to -3.84; n = 148; 5 RCTs) and improved balance (MiniBest Test) (MD 4.47, 95 % CI 2.29 to 6.66; n = 95; 3 RCTs), with no consistent differences on gait, agility and cognitive outcomes. Small samples and methodological limitations resulted in low-certainty-evidence across outcomes. Conclusions Apart from a suggestion that dance intervention modestly reduced motor disease severity and improved certain aspects of balance, there is insufficient evidence on all other outcomes, such as agility and motor function, cognitive, mood and social outcomes, quality of life as well as adverse events including the risk of fall. As evidence is insufficient to inform practice, evidence of benefits on motor disease severity and balance needs to be considered in the context of user-perception of benefit versus harm and acceptability in the development of practice guideline recommendations.

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“…Target populations for depression prevention have mainly been older adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020a), adolescents (Cuijpers et al, 2009), and higher-income individuals (Lakes et al, 2016). Studies that have explored the psychosocial health effects of physical activity group-dance interventions have primarily examined these effects in middle-aged to older adults (Atkins et al, 2018, 2019; Murrock & Graor, 2016), or older adults in non-U.S. countries (Koch et al, 2019; Kunkel et al, 2018; Rocha et al, 2017). Reduced feelings of depression and social isolation and psychological enhancement was reported by low-income, disabled, ethnic minority, and mostly older adults who participated in dance intervention programs.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Reduced feelings of depression and social isolation and psychological enhancement was reported by low-income, disabled, ethnic minority, and mostly older adults who participated in dance intervention programs. (Atkins et al, 2019; Murrock & Graor, 2016). A recent meta-analysis revealed that dance interventions produced large effects for reducing depressive symptoms in mostly clinical samples of non-U.S. older adults (Koch et al, 2019; Kunkel et al, 2018).…”

Section: Depression and Mothersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Depression prevention interventions in families have also generally used only one intervention approach such as dance or cognitive behavioral therapy alone (Atkins et al, 2019; Compas et al, 2011; Garber, 2021; Schroeder et al, 2017). Current physical activity dance intervention studies lack rigorous quantitative evaluation of mental health outcomes utilizing well validated and reliable measures (Atkins et al, 2018, 2019; Schroeder et al, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Effects of a Community-Based, Multicomponent, Depression Prevention Intervention in Mothers At-Risk

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The purpose of this study was to develop a 12-week multicomponent, depression prevention pilot intervention and evaluate its feasibility and preliminary effects on improving levels and correlates of depressive symptoms, including anger, self-esteem perceived stress, social support, and racism. A quasi-experimental, mixed-methods design and a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was employed. University faculty, students and community residents collaborated at a low-income housing complex in a low-resourced, urban community. Fifteen low-income, ethnic minority mothers ages 23–46 years completed the intervention and evaluation surveys. Eight mothers participated in a focus group. The intervention included social group-dance, health education, and socialization. t-Tests, sign-tests, and thematic analysis was employed. Mothers identified barriers and facilitators of program engagement. Depressive symptoms were significantly reduced ( t(14) = 2.41, p = .030). Self-esteem ( t(14) = 2.28, p = .039) and social support levels ( M = 4.5, p = .035) were significantly increased. This multicomponent intervention is feasible. Preliminary efficacy evidence was mixed.

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Partnerships to Evaluate the Social Impact of Dance for Health: A Qualitative Inquiry

Cited by 11 publications

References 44 publications

Dance for people with chronic respiratory disease: a qualitative study

Dance for people with chronic respiratory disease: a qualitative study

Evidence of disease severity, cognitive and physical outcomes of dance interventions for persons with Parkinson’s Disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The Effects of a Community-Based, Multicomponent, Depression Prevention Intervention in Mothers At-Risk

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