cognitive impairment Dementia
Conditions
Interventions
Experienced dance teachers have created a physical activity program for elderly
people with dementia, using music and mindfulness techniques. An experienced
and trained professional dance teacher wi
Sponsors
Catharina-ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Community-dwelling Diagnosis of dementia (any etiology) Age *70 years Able to walk 4 meters independently with or without aid Mentally competent to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Non-Dutch or Non-English speaking Severe visual of hearing impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility of the intervention, determined on the basis of the following aspects: * Qualitative data: - Observations during the dance sessions, with regard to atmosphere and behavior during the lessons. - Group interview to explore the experiences of participants. - If applicable: reasons for termination of participation. * Quantitative data: - Dance session attendance, measured by the percentage of participants present at 8 or more of the 10 lessons offered. - With the number of falls during the sessions, we want to estimate the safety of the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Only quantitative data, in which pre- and post-intervention measurements are compared. - Quality of life, measured with the QoL-AD, a standardized questionnaire of 13 items. - Physical functioning measured by hand grip strength (in kg) and the 4-meter walking test (in m/s). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed