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Vitale C, Rosa R, Agosti V, Siciliano M, Barra G, Maggi G, Santangelo G. Effects of Biodanza ® SRT on Motor, Cognitive, and Behavioral Symptoms in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Pers Med 2024; 14:588. [PMID: 38929809 PMCID: PMC11204495 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14060588] [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: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Rolando Toro's Biodanza (SRT) is a therapeutic strategy that uses movement, music, and emotions to induce integrative living experiences. The present study aims to explore the efficacy of a three-month SRT intervention on motor, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). This study employed a randomized between-group design. Twenty-eight non-demented PD patients were enrolled in this study. Out of these, fourteen patients were assigned to the active treatment group using the Biodanza SRT system and fourteen to the untreated control group. The study group attended 2 h SRT classes once a week, completing twelve lessons in twelve weeks. All patients underwent: (i) a neurological examination to measure the severity of motor symptoms, balance, mobility, and risk of falls, and (ii) a neuropsychological battery to assess cognitive status, apathy, depressive symptomatology, and perceived quality of life (QoL), at study entry (T0) and at twelve weeks (T1, end of dance training). At T1, we observed a significant improvement in motor (i.e., severity of motor symptoms and balance) and cognitive parameters (i.e., working memory and delayed verbal memory) in all treated patients compared with the controls. Furthermore, a significant improvement in the social support dimension was found in all treated patients compared to the controls. A trend toward increased apathy was found in untreated patients at T1. The three-month Biodanza intervention significantly ameliorated the motor parameters of PD patients, with a parallel improvement in cognitive and QoL status. Hence, Biodanza intervention can, in the short term, represent a useful personalized medical intervention for the management of Parkinson's disease.
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- Carmine Vitale
- Department of Medical, Motor and Wellbeing Sciences, University of Naples “Parthenope”, 80133 Naples, Italy
- ICS Maugeri Hermitage Napoli, 80145 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Primary Education Sciences, European University of Rome, 00163 Roma, Italy;
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- Department of Human, Philosophical and Educational Sciences, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy;
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
- Department of Psychology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Caserta, Italy;
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
- Department of Psychology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Caserta, Italy;
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- Department of Psychology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Caserta, Italy;
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Luo X, Zhang A, Li H, Li Y, Ying F, Wang X, Yang Q, Zhang Z, Huang G. The role of arts therapies in mitigating Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders: a systematic review. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1386529. [PMID: 38818021 PMCID: PMC11137235 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1386529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Introduction Arts therapies offer effective non-pharmacological intervention for Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (SIMDs), encompassing both passive and active modalities. This review assesses their effectiveness and ethical considerations, focusing on music therapy, meditation, and Tai Chi. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, a detailed search across PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CNKI identified 17 relevant RCTs. Utilizing the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality criteria and the PICO(S) framework for data extraction ensured methodological integrity. Results Analysis shows arts therapies significantly improve sleep quality. Music therapy and meditation yield immediate benefits, while Tai Chi and Qigong require longer commitment for significant outcomes. Discussion The link between SIMDs and mental health issues like anxiety, stress, and depression suggests arts therapies not only enhance sleep quality but also address underlying mental health conditions. The evidence supports a wider adoption of arts therapies in treating SIMDs due to their dual benefits. Systematic review registration PROSPERO, ID: CRD42024506393.
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- Xuexing Luo
- Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
- College of Computer Science and Technology Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Operation Management Centre, Guangzhou Wanqu Cooperative Institute of Design, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Qinghai Province Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascdular Disease Specialist Hospital, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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Donnelly S, Penny K, Kynn M. The effectiveness of physical activity interventions in improving higher education students' mental health: A systematic review. Health Promot Int 2024; 39:daae027. [PMID: 38563387 PMCID: PMC10985680 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daae027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Traditional interventions aiming to improve students' mental health and quality of life include meditation or canine therapy. The development of physical activity-related interventions has increased over the past decade. We aimed to review all studies using physical activity for improving the mental health and quality of life in higher education students whilst describing the interventions, measurements and effectiveness. A systematic search of six electronic databases including: ProQuest, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and CENTRAL, was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Randomized or non-randomized controlled trial physical activity-related interventions involving higher education students aiming to improve their mental health and quality of life were included. Searches yielded 58 articles with interventions involving martial arts, sport, mind-body exercises and anaerobic exercises. Psychological measures varied across studies including the State Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory and the Perceived Stress Scale. Over half of the studies included in this review (n = 36) were effective in improving students' mental health or quality of life. Findings from our review suggest that interventions aiming to be effective in improving students' mental health quality of life should aim to deliver moderate-vigorous intensity exercises such as dance or Pilates. This systematic review was based on a published protocol in PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42022325975).
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- Samantha Donnelly
- The University of the West of Scotland, Division of Sport, Exercise and Health, Stephenson Place, Hamilton International Technology Park, South Lanarkshire G72 0LH, UK
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- University of Aberdeen, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Curtin University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Wark Avenue, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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Manji I, Wells S, Dal Bello-Haas V, Fallavollita P. Impact of dance interventions on the symptoms of dementia: A mixed-methods systematic review. Arts Health 2024; 16:64-88. [PMID: 37559369 DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2023.2242390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This mixed-methods systematic review determined the impact of dance interventions on symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among persons living in residential care. METHODS Seven databases (Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Ageline, and AMED) were searched. Studies published before June 2022 that investigated the impact of dance interventions on symptoms of ADRD were eligible for inclusion. Risk of bias was assessed using CASP, ROBINS-I, and ROB-2. Quantitative and qualitative objectives provided a convergent segregate narrative synthesis for the review. The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42021220535). RESULTS Two quantitative and two qualitative studies met the inclusion criteria. Dance interventions decreased levels of agitation and aggression, and improved behavioural and psychological symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Studies suggest that dance interventions reduce the symptoms of dementia through increased expression, emotions, and improved relationships for persons with ADRD. However, the small number of included studies limits these conclusions.
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- Irfan Manji
- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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Moratelli JA, Veras G, Lyra VB, Silveira JD, Colombo R, de Azevedo Guimarães AC. Evidence of the Effects of Dance Interventions on Adults Mental Health: A Systematic Review. J Dance Med Sci 2023; 27:183-193. [PMID: 37287281 DOI: 10.1177/1089313x231178095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recent research has shown that dancing takes effect directly in improving mental health, by reducing rates of depression, anxiety, and enhancing the mood aspects in people of any age. AIM This systematic review aimed to search for evidence of the effects of dance interventions on adults' mental health. METHODS The eligibility criteria of the studies were defined by following the PICOS strategy, considering the population, intervention, comparison, result, and the study design. Only randomized clinical trials, conducted in adults of both sexes, with results related to mental health, including depression and/or anxiety and/or stress and/or mood disorder were considered eligible for this review. The search was conducted using 5 databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect from 2005 to 2020. The Cochrane Collaboration tool was used to assess the risk of bias in randomized clinical trials. The synthesis and presentation of results followed the guidelines of the PRISMA model. RESULTS Of 425 selected studies, 10 randomized clinical trials were included in the review with a total of 933 participants between 18 and 62 years old. Studies included Dance Movement Therapy, Latin dance, tango, rumba, waltz, Nogma, quadrille, and Biodanza. The results indicate that regardless of style, adults who participated in dance interventions showed a reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to groups that did not participate in any type of intervention. DISCUSSION In general, studies showed an unclear risk of bias in most items assessed. Based on these studies, it is possible to assume that the practice of dance contributes positively to the maintenance or improvement of mental health in adults.
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- Jéssica Amaro Moratelli
- Department of Physical Education, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Estacio de Sá University, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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Kodsi A, Bullock B, Kennedy GA, Tirlea L. Psychological Interventions to Improve Sleep in Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Behav Sleep Med 2022; 20:125-142. [PMID: 33554644 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2021.1876062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The effects of impaired sleep on the wellbeing of young adults are profound, and the adverse outcomes for mental health are well documented in the research literature. OBJECTIVE This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify, summarize, and synthesize the available evidence from randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) investigating psychological interventions aimed at improving sleep and related secondary outcomes such as anxiety and depression in healthy young adults. METHOD Nine electronic databases (Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials [CENTRAL], PubMed, Scopus, PsycNET, CINHAL, INFORMIT, Web of Science [Science and Social Citation Index], OpenSigle and EMBASE) were searched, returning 54 full-text papers for assessment, with 13 studies meeting inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis. RESULTS A random effects meta-analysis showed that the combined effect of all interventions was moderate (ES = -0.53, 95% CIs [- 0.69, -0.36], p < .01), reflecting the efficacy of psychological interventions at improving sleep scores at post-intervention. Subgroup analyses of individual interventions showed that cognitive-behavioral interventions improved sleep (ES = -0.67, 95% CIs [-0.77, -0.57], p < .01) and secondary outcomes for anxiety (ES = -0.35, 95% CIs [-0.56, -0.15], p < .01) and depression (ES = -0.41, 95% CIs [-0.70, -0.13], p < .01) at post-intervention. CONCLUSION The results of the current review support the implementation of cognitive and behavioral interventions for sleep among young adults experiencing both sleep and comorbid mental health problems.
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- Ali Kodsi
- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Federation University, Ballarat, Australia.,School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.,Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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Characterization of dance-based protocols used in rehabilitation - A systematic review. Heliyon 2021; 7:e08573. [PMID: 34977404 PMCID: PMC8683737 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objective To describe the use of dance-based intervention protocols as a rehabilitation proposal. Method Papers containing protocols used in adult patients and written in Spanish, English, and Portuguese were collected using the following keywords: Physical Therapy; Dance Therapy; Rehabilitation; and Clinical Trial Protocol. The PUBMED, MEDLINE, LILACS, BVS ScienceDirect, PEDro, OTseeker, The Cochrane Library (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), and Scopus databases were used for the collection of information to define the type of dance, the established protocol, pathologies, and the population involved. Results 70 studies met the eligibility criteria, all of which presented a dance protocol. This was used in the rehabilitation of pathologies covering the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems, as well as in a healthy population. Positive results were the main outcome measure. Discussion Dance is an innovative intervention strategy for patients with comorbidities or underlying pathologies as well as for those in good health. It offers, without limitations, a field of applicability through the use of a dancing style as a rehabilitation process, generating significant changes in the physical, mental, and social skills of the individual.
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Vergeer I, Klepac-Pogrmilovic B. Diversification of Physical Activities: An Exploration of Provision Characteristics of Holistic Movement Practices in a Large Australian City. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:10365. [PMID: 34639664 PMCID: PMC8507811 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Holistic movement practices (HMPs) are an emerging category of physical activity, contributing to the diversification of physical activity opportunities. Purposefully incorporating not only physical but also mental, social, and/or spiritual elements, HMPs have received limited research attention with respect to participation parameters. The purpose of this study was to begin to map HMPs' participation potential by exploring the provision features of HMPs in Melbourne. Data were collected via internet searches, with a focus on events offered. Event features, including type, cost, duration, venue address, and target groups, were recorded. Associated neighbourhood characteristics were also explored by linking venue locations to selected census information. Provision was documented for Yoga and Pilates in central Melbourne (1011 events), for Tai Chi and Qigong (323 events), and for a range of smaller HMPs (149 events) across Greater Melbourne. Results indicated a wide range in provision features. Affinities with the holistic nature of HMPs were noticeable in venue choices and neighbourhood socio-demographics. Mention of specific target groups was infrequent. Results are discussed in light of implications for uptake. HMPs exemplify the increasing diversity of physical activity opportunities in modern-day societies. Further research to elucidate their place in the landscape of physical activities is warranted.
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- Ineke Vergeer
- Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, QLD 4300, Australia
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- Mitchell Institute for Education and Health Policy, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia;
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Marschin V, Herbert C. A Short, Multimodal Activity Break Incorporated Into the Learning Context During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Effects of Physical Activity and Positive Expressive Writing on University Students' Mental Health-Results and Recommendations From a Pilot Study. Front Psychol 2021; 12:645492. [PMID: 34456782 PMCID: PMC8397384 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.645492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Physical inactivity, sedentary behavior and mental ill health, due to high levels of perceived stress or self-reported depressive symptoms, are highly prevalent among university students. There are concerns that these behaviors and mental symptoms have significantly increased during the current Covid-19 pandemic, partly because academic life has changed considerably from face-to-face communication to e-learning and studying at home. Self-regulation and physical activity are hard to maintain during pandemic lockdowns. Short activity breaks could be helpful to avoid physical inactivity and sustain mental health. The breaks should comprise short and easy-implementable physical activity exercises that can be integrated into the learning context. Moreover, cognitive interventions, such as writing about positive events and feelings might help as coping strategy for self-regulation during study breaks. This study investigated and compared the effects of a physical activity intervention and a cognitive intervention (positive expressive writing) on mental health among university students. Both interventions are particularly suitable for use at home. N = 20 university students, studying in Germany, were assigned to a physical activity group or a cognitive intervention group. The physical activity intervention consisted of a mix of physical exercises including endurance exercises, muscular strength, relaxation, and ballroom dance movements. The interventions were carried out guided, once a week, for 5–10 mins at the beginning of classes. The effects of group × time showed no significant interaction on self-reported perceived stress, mood, quality of life (QoL) assessed online and compared at the beginning of the term before the intervention (T0) and at the end of the term after the intervention (T3). However, the physical activity group reported a similar physical activity level per day over time, while the cognitive intervention group showed a decrease in physical activity from T0 to T3. Low-dose, short physical activity interventions as well as cognitive interventions consisting of positive expressive writing could buffer university students' perceived stress, mood, and QoL across the term. Moreover, both interventions seem to be promising in buffering the negative side effects of stress during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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- Verena Marschin
- Department of Applied Emotion and Motivation Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Applied Emotion and Motivation Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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Salihu D, Kwan RYC, Wong EML. The effect of dancing interventions on depression symptoms, anxiety, and stress in adults without musculoskeletal disorders: An integrative review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2021; 45:101467. [PMID: 34358998 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of dancing interventions on depression symptoms, anxiety, and stress in adults with and without musculoskeletal disorders, and to determine the duration of the effectiveness of a dancing intervention. METHODS Five electronic databases, CINAHL, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and PsycINFO were searched from January 2010 to March 2021. Data were extracted for a quality synthesis and meta-analysis, and GRADEpro software was used to rate the quality of evidence. RESULTS Twenty-eight randomized controlled trials involving 2249 eligible subjects were selected. They were found to be of satisfactory quality (fair n = 12, good n = 16). These studies revealed that dance interventions had a significant effect on relieving depression symptoms (SMD = -0.69, 95 % CI -0.91 to -0.35, p < 0.001), anxiety (SMD = -0.99, 95 % CI = -1.92 to -0.05, p < 0.05), and stress (SMD = -1.0, 95 % CI = -1.83 to -0.17, p < 0.05). Exposure to a dancing intervention for at least 150 min per week was found to have reduced depression symptoms (SMD = -0.72, 95 % CI -0.20, -0.25, p < 0.01). The quality of evidence ranged from very low to low. CONCLUSIONS This review indicates that dancing interventions significantly reduce depression symptoms, stress, and anxiety; and adults with or without musculoskeletal disorders would benefit from engaging in a dancing intervention for at least 150 min per week. Dancing interventions are recommended to be incorporated in health promotion activities to promote psychological wellbeing.
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- Dauda Salihu
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China.
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Conscious dance: Perceived benefits and psychological well-being of participants. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2021; 44:101440. [PMID: 34260998 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Meta-analyses suggest that dance has potential to decrease psychological distress, increase trait mindfulness, and enhance quality of life. Conscious dance can be defined as unchoreographed, intentionally nonevaluative mindful movement commonly practiced in a group setting for purposes of authentic self-expression, self-discovery, interpersonal connectedness, and personal healing or growth. OBJECTIVE To assess perceived effects of conscious dance practice (e.g., Ecstatic Dance, 5Rhythms) and examine associations between frequency/duration of practice and psychological well-being among participants. METHODS Self-identifying adult conscious dancers completed a survey (N = 1003; mean age = 47 years; 52% from the U.S; 78% White; 73% female). RESULTS Conscious dancers with ≥5 years of practice had significantly higher trait mindfulness and life satisfaction compared to newer practitioners. More frequent practice (≥once per week) was associated with higher trait mindfulness. A strong majority of participants endorsed experiences consistent with mindfulness (i.e., feeling "more present in my body"; 99% of the sample) and psychological flow ("I felt like I was 'in the zone' or 'in the flow' of things"; 93% of the sample) during conscious dance. Among participants endorsing any of five stress-related health conditions, the majority reported therapeutic effects (i.e., that conscious dance "helped them cope" with the condition). Therapeutic effects were most consistently reported by individuals with depression or anxiety (96% endorsement), followed by those with a trauma history (95%), chronic pain (89%), and history of substance abuse or addiction (88%). For all conditions except addiction, therapeutic effects were associated with greater experiences of psychological flow during dance, and the magnitude of these effects was large (Cohen's d range: 1.0-2.3). CONCLUSION Individuals who engage in conscious dance report that these practices help them to cope with stress-related health conditions. Participants reporting longer duration or greater frequency of practice scored higher on measures of psychological well-being. The feasibility and efficacy of conscious dance for improving well-being among individuals naïve to these approaches will be important to determine in future research.
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Zheng C, Ji H. Analysis of the intervention effect and self-satisfaction of sports dance exercise on the psychological stress of college students. Work 2021; 69:637-649. [PMID: 34120941 DOI: 10.3233/wor-213505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND College students are a high-risk subpopulation of psychological disorders. The problem of various adverse phenomena and consequences caused by excessive pressure on college students has gradually become the focus of social and psychological academic circles. However, studies related to individual self-concept and psychological pressure are rare. OBJECTIVE To explore the impact of sports dance exercises on college students' psychological pressure and improve the psychological effects of their self-satisfaction. METHODS College students were taken as research objects, randomly divided into a control group and an observation group. The observation group is intervened with sports dance exercises. The observation group was intervened with sports dance exercises. The stress response characteristic questionnaire and multidimensional self-satisfaction rating scale were utilized to measure college students' conditions before and after the intervention. Finally, the obtained data were statistically analyzed. RESULTS Generally, the psychological stress response of college students was mild, with self-satisfaction and various dimensions at a moderately higher level. No significant differences were discovered in the psychological stress response and self-satisfaction level between the control group and the observation group before intervention (P > 0.05), which were homogeneous. Compared with the data obtained before the intervention, after the intervention, the control group scores were slightly reduced in all dimensions of the psychological stress response and self-satisfaction. In contrast, the scores were significantly increased in the experimental group (P < 0.05). Psychological stress response could reliably explain 30.4%of the total self-satisfaction variance (P < 0.01). The negative self-evaluation was the most important variable affecting self-satisfaction, followed by poor interpersonal communication and poor sleeping quality. CONCLUSIONS Sports dance exercises could alleviate the psychological stress of college students and improve their self-satisfaction. Colleges and universities should include sports dance in the content of optional public courses and encourage more college students to actively participate in sports dance exercises to improve their mental health.
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- Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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Wang F, Boros S. Effects of a pedometer-based walking intervention on young adults’ sleep quality, stress and life satisfaction: Randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 24:286-292. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The emotional dance with depression: A longitudinal investigation of OULA® for depression in women. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 24:413-422. [PMID: 33218542 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The primary purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate OULA®, a dance fitness program with a strong emphasis on processing emotions through dance, as an intervention for depression in women diagnosed with major or persistent depressive disorders. 53 women were eligible for participation. Women attended OULA® for 12 weeks and then abstained from OULA® during week 13. For the primary outcome, depression severity was measured using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), and secondary outcomes were measured using the Beck Anxiety Index (BAI) and the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). After the abstinence week, women were offered 3-months of optional additional OULA®. HAM-D, BAI and SHS scores were collected at weeks 2, 4, 5-14 and at the end of the 3-month optional OULA® phase. Results from linear mixed effects repeated models show that during the 12-week intervention period and at week 26, HAM-D scores significantly decrease each week compared to baseline. Further, BAI scores significantly decrease starting at week 5 and through the end of the intervention period and at week 26. Moreover, SHS scores increased significantly for four of the weeks during the intervention period and at week 26. The results from this study suggest that OULA® may be a useful intervention for decreasing depression and anxiety severity in women with depression but may not be helpful for improving subjective happiness.
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Guo L, Zauszniewski JA, Liu Y, Yv S, Zhu Y. Is resourcefulness as a mediator between perceived stress and depression among old Chinese stroke patients? J Affect Disord 2019; 253:44-50. [PMID: 31029012 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.04.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore whether resourcefulness can serve as a mediator between perceived stress and depression among old Chinese stroke patients. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in six hospitals during July 2016 to July 2017, from five cities of Henan Province, China. A demographic questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Resourcefulness Scale (RS) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) were distributed among 3000 old stroke patients, and 2907 of them completed this survey. Correlation analysis, multiple linear regression and structural equation model (SEM) were used for statistical analysis of the study. RESULTS The total scores of the resourcefulness were negatively correlated with perceived stress (r= -0.795, P<0.01) and depression (r= -0.772, P<0.01); It indicated positive correlation of the total scores of perceived stress and depression (r = 0.820, P<0.01). Multiple regression analyses showed that resourcefulness mediated the relationship between perceived stress and depression, which reduced the effect of perceived stress on depression by 16.3% (from 0.464 to 0.301) on the subscale "sense of being out of control" and by 20.3% (from 0.411 to 0.208) on the subscale "feeling of tension" when resourcefulness was included in the model. Structural equation model validated these findings, and further confirmed that resourcefulness had a partial mediation effect (39.4% of total effect) between perceived stress and depression. LIMITATIONS This cross-sectional study does not allow for examination of the relationship between pre-stroke resourcefulness and post-stroke depression, or the potential intervening role of perceived stress. CONCLUSION Resourcefulness was found to be a mediator between perceived stress and depression, suggesting the potential benefit of an intervention to teach resourcefulness skills to decrease depression in highly stressed older Chinese stroke patients.
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- Lina Guo
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University. Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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Tabei SZ, Ehrampoush MH, Mahmoodabad SSM, Fallahzadeh H, Nami M, Zare A, Ardian N, Nourimand F, Sedighe F. The effect of willpower workshop on anxiety, depression, and the excitement components in the students of Shiraz university of medical sciences. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:741-747. [PMID: 30984706 PMCID: PMC6436314 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_406_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Introduction and Aim: The current study aimed at evaluating the effect of willpower workshop on anxiety, depression, and the Granovsky excitement components among the students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in the academic year 2016--2017. Materials and Methods: Students (140) were selected by the simple random sampling method and allocated into two equal groups of intervention (willing) and control, each of 52 individuals. Data collection instruments were the Garnefski cognitive emotion regulation scale and the Beck depression and anxiety inventories. The data were collected twice, before intervention and after the intervention (9 months after the study completion and holding the workshops). The control subjects received no intervention but were interviewed every 3 months. Results: The results of the current study indicated no significant differences in demographic variables and pretest scores between the groups, which indicate the homogeneity of the groups. In other words, there were no significant differences between the groups regarding demographic characteristics before the intervention (P > 0.05). In addition, to compare the intervention and control groups, the Mann--Whitney U test was used and the results showed a significant difference in posttest results between the study groups (P < 0.05). Also, there was a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results of each group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Results of the current study indicated that training the stress, coping and willpower strengthening skills, based on the Granovsky excitement components, could promote psychophysical health and reduce anxiety and stress among the studied students.
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- Seyed Ziaeddin Tabei
- Department of Medical Ethics and Philosophy of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Prevention and Epidemiology of Non- Communicable Disease Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Vali Asr Educational Hospital, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Infertility Research Center, Research Center of Quran, Hadith and Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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The influence of Biodanza and School of Empathy verbal – respectful communication on the ability to express emotions and needs: a pilot study among adults in Indonesia. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REPORT 2019. [DOI: 10.5114/hpr.2019.88665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Huang J, Nigatu YT, Smail-Crevier R, Zhang X, Wang J. Interventions for common mental health problems among university and college students: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Psychiatr Res 2018; 107:1-10. [PMID: 30300732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Common mental health problems (CMHPs), such as depression, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are internalizing disorders with high comorbidity. University and college students are under many stressors and transitional events, and students fall within the age range when CMHPs are at their developmental peak. Compared to the expanded effort to explore and treat CMHPs, there has been no a meta-analysis that comprehensively reviewed the interventions for CMHPs and examined the effects of interventions for CMHPs in college students. The objective of this review is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining interventions for CMHPs among university and college students and to estimate their post-intervention effect size (ES), as well as follow-up ES, for depression, anxiety disorder, OCD and PTSD separately. Meta-analytic procedures were conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. We reviewed 7768 abstracts from which 331 full-text articles were reviewed and 51 RCTs were included in the analysis. We found moderate effect sizes for both depression (Hedges' g = -0.60) and anxiety disorder (Hedges' g = -0.48). There was no evidence that existing interventions for OCD or PTSD were effective in this population. For interventions with high number of papers, we performed subgroup analysis and found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions were effective for both depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and attention/perception modification was effective for GAD; other interventions (i.e. art, exercise and peer support) had the highest ES for both depression and GAD among university and college students.
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- Junping Huang
- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, China
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- Work & Mental Health Research Unit, The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research, Canada
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- Work & Mental Health Research Unit, The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research, Canada
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, China
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- Work & Mental Health Research Unit, The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research, Canada; School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada; School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada.
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Hellem T, Ferguson H. An Internet-based survey of the dance fitness program OULA. SAGE Open Med 2018; 6:2050312118790426. [PMID: 30046445 PMCID: PMC6056789 DOI: 10.1177/2050312118790426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background: OULA is a high-energy dance workout to top 40 hits that is inspired by yoga
and non-impact aerobics. Created in Missoula, Montana, the program has been
gaining national and international popularity. To understand the demographic
composition, reasons for attending OULA, and experiences with
depression/anxiety, we conducted an Internet-based survey. Methods: A pilot descriptive cross-sectional Internet-based survey was created in
Qualtrics and distributed through social media and flyers. Results: The 38-item survey received responses from 302 participants. Current OULA
participants chose “exercise” as the primary reason for attending (40.2%,
95% confidence interval: 33.3–48.2), followed by “stress relief/improve
mood” (28.8%, 95% confidence interval: 23.0–35.6). Participants listed
“stress relief/improve mood” as the most common secondary (35.6%, 95%
confidence interval: 29.0–43.2) and tertiary (38.6%, 95% confidence
interval: 31.7–46.7) reason for attending OULA. A majority of the
participants said that OULA makes them feel like part of a community (93.2%,
95% confidence interval: 82.5–105.1) and increases their energy outside of
class (80.1%, 95% confidence interval: 70.2–91.1). In our sample, 12.5% (95%
confidence interval: 8.8–17.1) and 9.0% (95% confidence interval: 5.9–12.9)
were currently taking antidepressants and anxiolytics, respectively. Conclusion: These results suggest that current OULA participants are already using the
program to relieve stress or improve mood. Further research should be
conducted to understand the relationship between OULA and
depression/anxiety.
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- Tracy Hellem
- College of Nursing, Montana State University, Missoula, MT, USA
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- College of Nursing, Montana State University, Missoula, MT, USA
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