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Agley L, Hartley P, Lafortune L. Exploring the experiences, priorities and preferences of people living with Parkinson's on exercise and physical activity promotion in the UK. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304223. [PMID: 38865427 PMCID: PMC11168645 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND People with Parkinson's (PwP) want access to timely, relevant, and specific exercise and physical activity (PA) information to enable them to manage their symptoms and maintain wellbeing and quality of life. Research that promotes exercise in this population group is limited. Little is also known about the clinical practice around PA promotion in this population, especially around the time of diagnosis. OBJECTIVE To explore the experiences, preferences, and priorities of PwP around exercise and PA promotion and assess their knowledge on these topics. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey for PwP in the United Kingdom was conducted from July to December 2021. RESULTS 430 participants started the survey and 405 completed it. Participants had a mean age of 65.1 (±9.2) and had been living with Parkinson's for a varying time (up to 2 years = 38%, up to 6 years = 39% and for 7 or more years = 23%). Most participants reported they had not received an education (68%; n = 276) or exercise intervention (54%; n = 217) as part of their routine management by the National Health Service (NHS) since diagnosis and had sought services privately. Knowledge of the overall benefits of exercise was good, however participants lacked specific knowledge on the impact of Parkinson's Disease (PD) on posture, falls and muscle strength. 90% of participants reported they would participate in an exercise and PA education interventions. CONCLUSIONS PwP want exercise and PA education interventions that provide knowledge, skills and access to opportunities that enable participation. For the majority, these interventions have not been provided as part of their routine care pathway. To align with the priorities and preferences of PwP, interventions should be offered around the time of diagnosis, include content that is relevant and specific to how exercise and PA can mitigate symptoms of PD and should be delivered in person or online in a group setting.
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- Ledia Agley
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Department of Physiotherapy, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Cambridge Public Health, Interdisciplinary Research Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Senter M, Clifford AM, Bhriain ON. Using theory knitting to conceptualize social phenomena in the design and evaluation of dance programs for people living with Parkinson's disease. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING 2024; 104:102430. [PMID: 38581972 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Dance programs for people living with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) offer participants an opportunity to exercise, engage in artistic self-expression, and form new relationships. While it is understood that the social dimension of dance programs for PwPD contributes to dancer satisfaction and program sustainability, the social mechanisms instrumental to program success are under-examined. Engaging with theory from wider disciplines, or "theory knitting" can help program designers and evaluators examine the mechanisms and contextual factors that make classes socially meaningful with greater detail and specificity. This study identified and examined three theoretical frameworks that program planners and evaluators could use to conceptualize social engagement in dance for PwPD contexts and inform practice. Each theory was assessed for fit using the T-CaST theory comparison and selection tool developed by Birken et al. (2018). As an example, we used anthropologist Victor Turner's (1970; 1977) theory of liminality and communitas to identify five key areas for fostering a sense of social connection in dance for PwPD contexts: (1) selecting a meaningful dance space (2) creating a joyous atmosphere (3) marking entrance into the liminal time and space with rituals (4) embodying liminality and anti-structure and (5) inverting power relations and embracing fluid roles.
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- Morgan Senter
- Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland.
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland; Ageing Research Centre, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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- Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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Senter M, Clifford AM, O'Callaghan M, McCormack M, Ni Bhriain O. Experiences of people living with Parkinson's disease and key stakeholders in dance-based programs: a systematic review and meta-ethnography. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38459897 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2327499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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PURPOSE To identify and synthesize qualitative literature on the experiences of participants and key stakeholders in dance programs for people living with Parkinson's disease. Synthesizing the available literature can generate new insights into participant experience to inform current and future programs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Qualitative and mixed methods studies were identified via a systematic search of six databases: CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, PsycInfo, and MEDLINE. Articles were synthesized using the meta-ethnographic method developed by Noblit and Hare (1988). Key concepts across studies were related via reciprocal translation, ultimately forming a line-of-argument synthesis. RESULTS 26 articles met the inclusion criteria. Four interrelated, overarching themes were developed: (1) dance communities provide peer support and insight into living with Parkinson's, (2) feeling safe, accepted, and included in the dance experience, (3) overcoming dance-based challenges contributes to sense of achievement, confidence, and connectedness, and (4) dance participation is an opportunity to re-imagine oneself. CONCLUSION Participant experience is shaped by the instructor-participant relationship, the social environment of classes, and class difficulty level. In order to support participant experience, classes should be safe, supportive, and have an appropriate challenge-skill balance. These qualities facilitate creative immersion and the potential for personal and collective change.
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- Morgan Senter
- Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
- Ageing Research Centre, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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- Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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Crealey G, McQuade L, O'Sullivan R, O'Neill C. Arts and creativity interventions for improving health and wellbeing in older adults: a systematic literature review of economic evaluation studies. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2496. [PMID: 38093290 PMCID: PMC10717503 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17369-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As the population ages, older people account for a larger proportion of the health and social care budget. A significant body of evidence suggests that arts and creativity interventions can improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of older adults, however the value and/or cost-effectiveness of such interventions remains unclear. METHODS We systematically reviewed the economic evidence relating to such interventions, reporting our findings according to PRISMA guidelines. We searched bibliographic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Econlit and Web of Science and NHSEED), trial registries and grey literature. No language or temporal restrictions were applied. Two screening rounds were conducted independently by health economists experienced in systematic literature review. Methodological quality was assessed, and key information extracted and tabulated to provide an overview of the published literature. A narrative synthesis without meta-analysis was conducted. RESULTS Only six studies were identified which provided evidence relating to the value or cost-effectiveness of arts and creativity interventions to improve health and wellbeing in older adults. The evidence which was identified was encouraging, with five out of the six studies reporting an acceptable probability of cost-effectiveness or positive return on investment (ranging from £1.20 to over £8 for every £1 of expenditure). However, considerable heterogeneity was observed with respect to study participants, design, and outcomes assessed. Of particular concern were potential biases inherent in social value analyses. CONCLUSIONS Despite many studies reporting positive health and wellbeing benefits of arts and creativity interventions in this population, we found meagre evidence on their value or cost-effectiveness. Such evidence is costly and time-consuming to generate, but essential if innovative non-pharmacological interventions are to be introduced to minimise the burden of illness in this population and ensure efficient use of public funds. The findings from this review suggests that capturing data on the value and/or cost-effectiveness of such interventions should be prioritised; furthermore, research effort should be directed to developing evaluative methods which move beyond the confines of current health technology assessment frameworks, to capture a broader picture of 'value' more applicable to arts and creativity interventions and public health interventions more generally. PROSPERO REGISTRATION CRD42021267944 (14/07/2021).
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- Institute of Public Health, 200 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08 NH90, Ireland
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- Institute of Public Health, 200 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08 NH90, Ireland
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- Centre for Public Health, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, BT12 6BA, UK.
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Haputhanthirige NKH, Sullivan K, Moyle G, Brauer S, Jeffrey ER, Kerr G. Effects of dance on gait and dual-task gait in Parkinson's disease. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280635. [PMID: 36693038 PMCID: PMC9873168 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gait impairments in Parkinson's disease (PD) limit independence and quality of life. While dance-based interventions could improve gait, further studies are needed to determine if the benefits generalise to different terrains and when dual-tasking. The aim was to assess the effects of a dance intervention, based on the Dance for PD® (DfPD®) program, on gait under different dual-tasks (verbal fluency, serial subtraction) and surfaces (even, uneven), and to determine if a larger scale follow-up RCT is warranted. METHODS A dance group (DG; n = 17; age = 65.8 ± 11.7 years) and a control group (CG: n = 16; age = 67.0 ± 7.7 years) comprised of non-cognitively impaired (Addenbrooke's score: DG = 93.2 ± 3.6, CG = 92.6 ± 4.3) independently locomoting people with PD (Hoehn & Yahr I-III). The DG undertook a one-hour DfPD®-based class, twice weekly for 12 weeks. The CG had treatment as usual. The spatiotemporal variables of gait were assessed at baseline and post-intervention while walking on two surfaces (even, uneven) under three conditions: regular walking; dual-task: verbal-fluency (DTVERB), and serial-subtraction (DTSUBT). The data were analysed by means of a linear mixed model. RESULTS At baseline, there was no significant group difference for any spatiotemporal gait variable. The DG improved significantly compared to the CG with and without a dual task when walking on even surface. During regular walking, DG improved in gait velocity (p = 0.017), cadence (p = 0.039), step length (p = 0.040) and stride length (p = 0.041). During DTVERB significant improvements were noted in gait velocity (p = 0.035), cadence (p = 0.034) and step length (p = 0.039). The DG also exhibited significant improvement compared to the CG during DTSUBT in the measures of gait velocity (p = 0.012), cadence (p = 0.021), step length (p = 0.018), and stride length (p = 0.151). On the uneven surface, improvements were noted when walking while performing serial subtractions only. During regular walking, improvements were noted for the CG but not for the DG. CG has spent less time in double support following the intervention than DG. While DTVERB condition had no significant group differences for any gait parameter (p's >0.05), in the DTSUBT condition, the DG improved significantly compared to the controls on gait velocity (p = 0.048), cadence (p = 0.026), and step length (p = 0.051). CONCLUSIONS DfPD®-based classes produced clinically significant improvement in spatiotemporal gait parameters under dual-task conditions and on uneven surfaces. This could arise from improved movement confidence and coordination; emotional expression; cognitive skills (planning, multitasking), and; utilisation of external movement cues. A large-scale RCT of this program is warranted. TRIAL REGISTRATION A protocol for this study has been registered retrospectively at the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry. Identifier: ACTRN12618001834246.
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- Nadeesha Kalyani Hewa Haputhanthirige
- Movement Neuroscience Group, Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- * E-mail: (NKHW); (GK)
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- Faculty of Health, School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Creative Industries, School of Creative Practice, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Academic Division, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Queensland Ballet, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Dance for Parkinson’s Australia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Movement Neuroscience Group, Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- * E-mail: (NKHW); (GK)
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Kalyani HHN, Sullivan K, Moyle G, Brauer S, Jeffrey ER, Roeder L, Berndt S, Kerr G. Effects of Dance on Gait, Cognition, and Dual-Tasking in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JOURNAL OF PARKINSONS DISEASE 2020; 9:335-349. [PMID: 30958312 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-181516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Dance-based interventions have been proposed for the management of Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms. This review critically appraises and synthesises the research on the effects of dance interventions on gait, cognition and dual-tasking in PD, through a meta-analysis of peer-reviewed literature from seven databases. Eligible studies included people with PD, used a parallel-group or cohort design with a dance-based intervention, reported outcome measures of gait, cognition or dual-tasking, and were published in English up until September 2017. Of the initial 1079 articles, 677 articles were reviewed for eligibility, and 25 articles were retained. Only 12 articles had sufficient common assessment items for meta-analysis. Two independent reviewers extracted the data and assessed the risk of bias of each study using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Based on pre-post change scores, gait speed, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test performance, freezing of gait questionnaire, and six-minute walk test times significantly improved after a dance intervention compared to controls. Global cognition assessed with Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and cognitive dual-tasking measured using dual-task TUG, also exhibited greater improvement in dance groups. There was limited evidence to determine the most effective intensity, frequency, duration of dance interventions or the most beneficial music. Findings must be interpreted cautiously because of the lack of randomised control trials, and the moderate to high risk of bias of studies. However, the results of papers with level-I and level-II.1 evidence suggest that dance may have the potential to ameliorate PD symptoms, particularly gait, global cognition and cognitive dual-tasking.
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- H H N Kalyani
- Movement Neuroscience, Injury Prevention Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.,Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Creative Practice, Faculty of Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Queensland Ballet, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Dance for Parkinson's Australia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Movement Neuroscience, Injury Prevention Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Movement Neuroscience, Injury Prevention Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Kalyani HHN, Sullivan KA, Moyle G, Brauer S, Jeffrey ER, Kerr GK. Impacts of dance on cognition, psychological symptoms and quality of life in Parkinson's disease. NeuroRehabilitation 2020; 45:273-283. [PMID: 31561398 DOI: 10.3233/nre-192788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND While dance may improve motor features in Parkinson's disease (PD), it is not yet clear if the benefits extend to non-motor features. OBJECTIVE To determine whether dance classes based on Dance for PD®, improve cognition, psychological symptoms and Quality of Life (QoL) in PD. METHODS Participants were allocated to a Dance Group (DG; n = 17) or Control Group (CG: n = 16). Participants had early-stage PD (Hoehn & Yahr: DG = 1.6±0.7, CG = 1.5±0.8) with no cognitive impairment (Addenbrooke's score: DG = 93.2±3.6, CG = 92.6±4.3). The DG undertook a one-hour class, twice weekly for 12 weeks, while the CG had treatment as usual. Both groups were assessed for disease severity (MDS-UPDRS), cognition (NIH Toolbox® cognition battery, Trail Making Test), psychological symptoms (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, MDS-UPDRS-I) and QoL (PDQ-39, MDS-UPDRS-II). RESULTS Group comparison of pre-post change scores showed that selected cognitive skills (executive function and episodic memory), psychological symptoms (anxiety and depression) as well as QoL (PDQ-39 summary index) were significantly improved by the intervention (DG > CG, p's < 0.05, Cohen's d > 0.8). DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSION Dance classes had a clear benefit on psychological symptoms, QoL and a limited cognitive benefit. Follow-up assessment is required to confirm the durability of these effects.
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- H H N Kalyani
- Movement Neuroscience Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Creative Practice, Faculty of Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Queensland Ballet, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Dance for Parkinson's Australia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Movement Neuroscience Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Kemper KJ. What’s new in complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease? Complement Ther Med 2019; 42:A1-A3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Solla P, Cugusi L, Bertoli M, Cereatti A, Della Croce U, Pani D, Fadda L, Cannas A, Marrosu F, Defazio G, Mercuro G. Sardinian Folk Dance for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Altern Complement Med 2019; 25:305-316. [PMID: 30624952 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Among different exercise models proposed for individuals with Parkinson's disease (IwPD), the popularity of traditional forms of dance is increasing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Sardinian folk dance (Ballu Sardu, BS) on functional performance and motor and nonmotor symptoms in IwPD. DESIGN Single-blind, randomized controlled pilot trial. SETTINGS Outpatient health clinic. SUBJECTS AND INTERVENTIONS Twenty IwPD (13M, 7F; 67.4 ± 6.1 years) were randomly assigned to BS (n = 10) or usual care (n = 10). The dance program consisted of two sessions/week, 90-min/class, for 12 weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES Motor and nonmotor symptoms, as well as functional performance, were evaluated using different questionnaires and tests such as the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part-III (UPDRS-III), 6-min walking test (6MWT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test, Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST), Back Scratch Test (BST), Sit-and-Reach Test (SRT), instrumented gait analysis, Parkinson's Disease Fatigue Scale (PFS-16), Beck Depression Inventory, Starkstein Apathy Scale (SAS), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) scale. RESULTS Repeated-measures analysis of variance revealed significant Time × Group interactions for UPDRS-III and functional variables such as the 6MWT, BBS, FTSST, TUG (all, p < 0.001), BST (p = 0.04), and gait analysis parameters (stride length, p = 0.031; gait speed, p = 0.049; and gait fatigue index (GFI), p = 0.005). For nonmotor symptoms, significant Time × Group interactions for depression (p < 0.001), apathy (p = 0.016), and MOCA scores (p = 0.012) were observed. Of note, for GFI and SAS, the BS group only showed a trend toward improvement, while the condition of the controls worsened significantly. No between-group differences were observed for SRT and PFS-16. CONCLUSIONS BS is an enjoyable activity, which has been proved to be superior to usual care alone in inducing changes in different motor and nonmotor symptoms associated with PD. Results show that BS can be considered a safe tool for contrasting impairments observed in IwPD due to the intrinsic nature of the neurodegenerative disease.
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- Paolo Solla
- 1 Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- 1 Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- 2 Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- 2 Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.,3 Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- 2 Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- 4 Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- 1 Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- 1 Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- 1 Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- 1 Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- 1 Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Rocha PA, Slade SC, McClelland J, Morris ME. Dance is more than therapy: Qualitative analysis on therapeutic dancing classes for Parkinson's. Complement Ther Med 2017; 34:1-9. [PMID: 28917359 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To understand the benefits and limitations of therapeutic dancing classes for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and how best to design and implement classes. DESIGN A stakeholder forum explored the opinions of 18 allied health clinicians, dance instructors, people with PD and caregivers. Data were thematically analysed and interpreted within a grounded theory framework. RESULTS Four main themes were identified: (1) the need to consider the stage of disease progression when designing classes; (2) recognition that dance is more than just therapy; (3) the benefits of carefully selecting music to move by; (4) ways to design classes that are both feasible and engaging. These themes give rise to the theory that dancing classes can provide more than just therapeutic benefits. Dance affords creative expression and enables people to immerse themselves in the art-form, rather than focussing on the disease. The results highlight the benefits of enabling individuals with PD to be able to express themselves in a supportive environment that does not see them solely through the lens of Parkinson's. The feasibility of dance programs can be increased by educating dancing teachers about PD and the unique needs of people living with this condition. CONCLUSION Well-structured dance classes can promote social-connectedness and joy, in addition to facilitating movement to music and physical activity. Consumers advised that careful planning of the classes and tailoring them to participant needs optimizes outcomes.
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- Priscila A Rocha
- La Trobe Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine Research, School Allied Health, College Science, Health & Engineering, La Trobe University, 3086, Australia; CAPES Foundation, Ministry of Education of Brazil, Brasília, DF 70040-020, Brazil.
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- La Trobe Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine Research, School Allied Health, College Science, Health & Engineering, La Trobe University, 3086, Australia
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- La Trobe Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine Research, School Allied Health, College Science, Health & Engineering, La Trobe University, 3086, Australia
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- La Trobe Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine Research, School Allied Health, College Science, Health & Engineering, La Trobe University, 3086, Australia; Healthscope, Northpark Private Hospital, Plenty Road Bundoora, 3083, Australia
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