Joanne Shanahan1, Meg E Morris2, Orfhlaith Ni Bhriain3, Daniele Volpe4, Margaret Richardson5, Amanda M Clifford6. 1. Department of Clinical Therapies, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Electronic address: joanne.s@outlook.com. 2. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora 3086, Australia. 3. Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Department of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland. 4. Department of Neurorehabilitation, Casa di Cura Villa Margherita, Vicenza, Italy. 5. Department of Neurology, University College Hospital, Limerick, Ireland. 6. Department of Clinical Therapies, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate if community-based Irish set dancing is feasible in Irish adults with Parkinson's disease. METHODS: Over an eight week period, ten participants attended one set dancing class per week and completed a home programme in parallel. Feasibility was assessed by monitoring adverse effects, participants' verbal feedback, compliance rates and feedback from an exit questionnaire. Participants were assessed using the Berg balance scale, 6-min walk test, UPDRS-3 and PDQ-39, before and after the intervention. RESULTS: No adverse effects were detected. Attendance at classes was 86%. Compliance with the home programme was 67%. Findings from the exit questionnaire showed participants enjoyed participating and reported improvements in aspects of health including balance. Quality of life improved with the dance programme and there was a trend toward improvement on the UPDRS-3. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest community-based Irish set dancing is a feasible form of exercise that can positively influence quality of life.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate if community-based Irish set dancing is feasible in Irish adults with Parkinson's disease. METHODS: Over an eight week period, ten participants attended one set dancing class per week and completed a home programme in parallel. Feasibility was assessed by monitoring adverse effects, participants' verbal feedback, compliance rates and feedback from an exit questionnaire. Participants were assessed using the Berg balance scale, 6-min walk test, UPDRS-3 and PDQ-39, before and after the intervention. RESULTS: No adverse effects were detected. Attendance at classes was 86%. Compliance with the home programme was 67%. Findings from the exit questionnaire showed participants enjoyed participating and reported improvements in aspects of health including balance. Quality of life improved with the dance programme and there was a trend toward improvement on the UPDRS-3. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest community-based Irish set dancing is a feasible form of exercise that can positively influence quality of life.
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