School of Allied and Public Health, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.
Int J Older People Nurs. 2020 Dec;15(4):e12342. doi: 10.1111/opn.12342. Epub 2020 Sep 13.
To explore staff perceptions of the impact of weekly music and movement sessions involving older patients and staff on the wards where 'Dance for Health' sessions take place.
Dance for Health is a programme of weekly group dance sessions, which take place on wards in an acute hospital setting. Recent research demonstrates the value of creative arts activities in clinical settings across the globe. However, there is little research exploring the impact of dance programmes for frail older people in acute hospital settings, or healthcare professionals' perceptions of the impact of these sessions on patients, staff and the ward environment.
A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Twenty-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff who had supported patients participating in Dance for Health and the ward managers where the sessions took place. Data analysis was undertaken using a thematic analysis approach.
The sessions challenged staff assumptions about older patients' musical preferences and the level of physical activity patients were able to undertake. Staff felt that the shared experience and interactions within the group enhanced staff-patient relationships. Staff taking part in the sessions reported feeling pleasure seeing their patients enjoying themselves and valued being a part of delivering the sessions.
The Dance for Health programme in an acute hospital setting has the potential to promote person-centred care through encouraging self-expression and individuality. It is a meaningful and enjoyable activity, which encourages physical activity and social interaction and enriches the aesthetic experience of the hospital environment.
This is the first study reporting on the use of dance sessions for older people in an acute hospital setting. Dance for Health had a positive impact on staff attending the sessions and enhanced staff-patient relationships. Staff support is key for effective delivery.
探索工作人员对每周涉及老年患者和工作人员的音乐和运动课程对“健康舞蹈”课程进行的病房的影响的看法。
“健康舞蹈”是一项每周团体舞蹈课程计划，在急性医院环境中的病房中进行。最近的研究表明，在全球范围内，创意艺术活动在临床环境中具有价值。然而，几乎没有研究探索针对急性医院环境中体弱老年人的舞蹈计划对患者、工作人员和病房环境的影响，也没有研究医护人员对这些课程对患者、工作人员和病房环境的影响的看法。
采用定性描述方法。对参与“健康舞蹈”的患者和课程进行的病房管理人员进行了 21 次半结构化访谈。使用主题分析方法进行数据分析。
这些课程挑战了工作人员对老年患者音乐偏好和患者能够进行的身体活动水平的假设。工作人员认为，小组内的共同体验和互动增强了工作人员与患者之间的关系。参加课程的工作人员报告说，看到他们的患者享受其中感到很高兴，并重视参与课程。
急性医院环境中的“健康舞蹈”计划通过鼓励自我表达和个性，有可能促进以患者为中心的护理。这是一项有意义且令人愉快的活动，鼓励身体活动和社交互动，丰富医院环境的审美体验。
这是第一项报告在急性医院环境中使用舞蹈课程为老年人服务的研究。“健康舞蹈”对参加课程的工作人员产生了积极影响，并增强了工作人员与患者之间的关系。工作人员的支持是有效交付的关键。
