Sodums Devin J, Kim Sophia, Gallucci Christina E, Natadiria Marsha, Bar Rachel, Gardner Sandra, Tafler Melissa
Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Canada's National Ballet School, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Can J Aging. 2024 Jun;43(2):297-310. doi: 10.1017/S0714980823000570. Epub 2023 Oct 5.
Dance for older adults is increasingly being used to support health and well-being. While dance may be enjoyable for many, understanding its benefits for those with limited physical and cognitive abilities may provide further support for how dance may be used in these contexts. This was a study of , a dance program with remotely streamed sessions. Data were collected from 48 older adults who took part in the version of the program, and from 38 who took part in the version. Measures included interviews, physical fitness tests and surveys on mood, quality of life, and program satisfaction. Physical fitness significantly improved for both groups, unlike for mood, social well-being, or quality of life. This contrasts with qualitative findings, with participants reporting how the program enhanced their mood, social interactions, and quality of life.
针对老年人的舞蹈活动越来越多地被用于促进健康和福祉。虽然舞蹈对许多人来说可能是一种享受，但了解其对身体和认知能力有限者的益处，可能会为舞蹈在这些情况下的应用提供更多支持。这是一项关于一个有远程直播课程的舞蹈项目的研究。数据收集自48名参加该项目第一版的老年人，以及38名参加第二版的老年人。测量方法包括访谈、体能测试以及关于情绪、生活质量和项目满意度的调查。与情绪、社交福祉或生活质量不同，两组的体能都有显著改善。这与定性研究结果形成对比，参与者报告称该项目改善了他们的情绪、社交互动和生活质量。
