Experiences of older adults participating in dance exergames: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 152, P. 104696 - 104696

Published: Jan. 15, 2024

Interventions to encourage adequate physical activity among older adults have had limited long-term success. Dancing and exergames, two beneficial enjoyable activities for adults, may make regular exercise more interesting effective. Dance exergames are exercises that integrate sensory, cognitive, psychological, functions by requiring users interact with game scenarios through deliberate body motions receive real-time feedback. They provide an inherently gaming workout experience, which boost adherence. However, little is known about adults' experiences dance exergames. To synthesise the qualitative of participating in Systematic review meta-synthesis. exergame studies (peer-reviewed grey literature) involving any setting published English from inception 17 August 2023 were included. Qualitative or mixed-method must use immersive non-immersive virtual-reality platforms. PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, Google Scholar, reference lists relevant reviews searched eligible studies. search strategy Scopus was: (TITLE-ABS-KEY (danc*) AND TITLE-ABS-KEY (exergames OR video games virtual reality) (older elderly seniors geriatrics)). Thematic synthesis Thomas Harden was used Eleven (n = 200 adults) Three themes 14 subthemes synthesised: 1) as dual-task training physical, psychological well-being, 2) Concerns on usability issues, 3) Possible enhancements Older recognised could improve their well-being. Existing systems several issues. For example, some unfamiliar using new technology trouble navigating systems. also provided various suggestions adaptation age group, such ensuring a variety dances, difficulty levels suited cultural backgrounds, cognitive capabilities. be attractive way exercise, but appropriate modifications needed. When designing/selecting persons, researchers, healthcare professionals, senior care centres should consider simple designs, varied dances locally adapted, appeal large proportion adults. PROSPERO CRD42023395709.

Language: Английский

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Findings from a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial of a music and dance programme for community dwelling older adults.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 122, P. 105371 - 105371

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

Functional decline, chronic illness, reduced quality of life and increased healthcare utilisation are common in older adults. Evidence suggests music dance can support healthy ageing This study explored the feasibility, potential for effect cost effectiveness Music Movement Health (MMH) programme among community-dwelling adults using a pragmatic cluster-randomised, controlled feasibility trial design.

Language: Английский

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The use of dance to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults: A global scoping review of research trials

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(10), P. e0311889 - e0311889

Published: Oct. 22, 2024

Dance is a promising health resource for older adults, but empirical evidence remains inconsistent. The lack of synthesised regarding program design, dose, and delivery limits understanding factors influencing participation outcomes. This scoping review aimed to map the scope, range, effectiveness dance programs people, identify gaps opportunities future research practice. Searches across five databases (September 2023) identified 148 studies evaluating 116 (≥4 weeks) adults (≥55 years, N = 8060), interventions delivered clinical groups were excluded. Intervention design charted against TIDieR reporting checklist. Program outcomes including adherence, safety, positive tests into established taxonomies. Demographic information, details, implementation often insufficiently reported. Participant differed by age with underserved communities underrepresented. Programs varied extensively in key prospective 'active ingredients', approach, facilitator expertise, class size. While was physically safe, adherence rates are comparable other community exercise programs. Less than 40% assessments showed change, more consistent benefits physical endurance, strength, function, moderate impacts on psychosocial health, limited cognitive brain falls risk. meaningful, adaptable, low-cost adults. Key advancing include improved access groups, suitability assessments, strategies support engagement theory-informed approaches, incorporation participant practitioner insights. Identification ingredients' may improve causal pathways mechanisms optimise impacts. Stronger practices will facilitate comparisons robust synthesis. provides critical knowledge foundation guide approaches offers recommendations.

Language: Английский

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Promoting general well-being, self-knowledge and addressing oppression: a qualitative study of children’s dance participation

The Journal of Positive Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 18

Published: Feb. 2, 2025

Language: Английский

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Behaviour change techniques used in interventions targeting dementia risk factors amongst older adults in rural and remote areas: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100093 - 100093

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The effectiveness and acceptability of physical activity interventions amongst older adults with lower socioeconomic status: a mixed methods systematic review

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Oct. 22, 2024

Abstract Background Older adults with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to be physically active than those higher status. To inform future intervention development, this review explored: [i] how effective physical activity interventions at increasing levels of amongst older status?; [ii] what factors associated the acceptability [iii] implications for developing status? Methods This mixed methods systematic followed PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Embase, Scopus, Web Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ASSIA and Sports Medicine Education Index were searched up May 2023, identify quantitative, qualitative primary research studies measuring effectiveness and/or experiences (aged ≥ 65 years) No limits on country applied. Included assessed methodological quality using Mixed Appraisal Tool. Results synthesised a results-based convergent synthesis approach narrative quantitative findings thematic findings. Thirty included. effects found interventions, positive increases in utilitarian walking (i.e. transport) but not leisure, objectively measured no self-reported total or muscle strengthening flexibility activities. Engaging was perceived as offering many benefits, social familiarity important seen more acceptable when they compatible lifestyles Conclusions Future development should foster connections, emphasise health benefits activity, hold locations that accessible familiar status, minimise costs participants, employ individuals who share participant characteristics lead combine other activities already do make efficient use time. Trial registration PROSPERO CRD42023417312; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=417312 .

Language: Английский

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Impact of Dancing on Physical and Mental Health: A Systematic Literature Review

Dance Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42(2), P. 220 - 256

Published: Oct. 29, 2024

Dance, as an expressive art, has increasingly been recognised for its significant impact on physical and mental health. This comprehensive literature review delves into the multifaceted effects of dancing across various populations settings, emphasising implementation in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) Health (DfH) programmes. Central themes explored include: (1) role dance enhancing neurological cognitive functions through DMT; (2) therapeutic potential health emotional well-being, primarily (3) benefits realised DfH encompassing aspects like cardiovascular health, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, coordination. In this study, forty-eight (48) peer-reviewed studies from prominent databases, spanning period 2020 to 2023 were scrutinised. The analysis reveals extensive applications dance, rehabilitative therapy neurodegenerative disorders a catalyst psychological resilience social integration. Crucially, identifies under-researched areas such long-term therapy, impacts specific demographic groups, integration technology practices. Additionally, findings highlight diverse nature within DMT DfH, underscoring both empirical evidence challenges, including accessibility cultural adaptability. thus acts retrospective examination forward-looking guide, offering insights healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers complex relationship between overall human

Language: Английский

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Using Ripple Effects Mapping to understand the longer-term impacts of delivering a dance programme for older adults on dance artists

Arts & Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: May 3, 2024

Background The dance workforce plays a central role in delivering arts and health programmes yet there is little exploration of how programme delivery impacts artists professional or personal capacity. This study explored the experiences Dance On, which engages inactive older people 55yrs+.

Language: Английский

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More Than Just Movement: Exploring Embodied Group Synchrony During Seated Dance for Older Adults Living in Residential Aged Care Communities

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 43(6), P. 657 - 669

Published: Nov. 22, 2023

One in six people Australia are aged over 65, with many older adults currently living residential care communities (RACC). Fostering meaningful human connection through social activities, such as dance, is imperative to maintain or improve the quality of life these settings. Drawing from an embodied cognition framework, this mixed-methods study explored synchrony during a seated dance program 15 RACC. Qualitative video content analysis was used code movement, language and music cooccurrences, resulting five group labels. Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) then employed distil ten higher-order forms synchrony. Using existing neurocognitive evidence, we detail therapeutic interpersonal implications most prominent These findings can be choreograph programs adults.

Language: Английский

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Dancing towards Well-being: Effects of Flamenco Dance on Mood and Subjective Well-being in Older Women

Published: June 15, 2023

This study investigated the effects of flamenco dance on mood and subjective well-being in older women. In a broader context, question was raised about how participation activities could influence emotional this demographic group. Thirty-four women, aged between 62 79 years, with mean age 70.11 years (SD = 5.13), voluntarily participated after providing informed consent. All them were enrolled 12-week workshop conducted by Autoestima Flamenca Association, one two-hour session per week. Mood measurements (sadness, anxiety, anger, joy) taken biweekly before each session, assessments intervention. The results revealed significant improvements overall participants, as well an increase their well-being. These observed at both individual group levels. conclusion, demonstrated positive impact findings support idea that physical artistic activities, such dance, can play important role promoting

Language: Английский

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