Dance for Health
The impact of creative dance sessions on older people in an acute hospital setting
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12917309 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hilary Bungay (0000-0001-8202-4521, Anglia Ruskin University, corresponding author), Suzanne Hughes (0000-0003-3639-2109, Anglia Ruskin University), Clare Jacobs (Anglia Ruskin University), Jufen Zhang (0000-0003-2704-6212, Anglia Ruskin University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-13 |
| Publication date | 2020-02-06 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Arts & Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1753-3015 • E-ISSN: 1753-3023 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17533015.2020.1725072 |
| PMID | 32028845 |
| OpenAlex | W3004431371 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 18 |
Background : This service evaluation examined the impact of Dance for Health , a programme of weekly group dance sessions for older patients, which took place on wards in an acute hospital setting. Methods : Qualitative and quantitative observations using the ArtsObs scale were undertaken of 64 dance sessions over a 12-week period involving seven different hospital wards encompassing 313 patient attendances. Results : Statistically significant improvements were observed in the mood of the majority of patients taking part. People engaged mentally and physically with the activity were distracted from their medical condition and from what was happening on the ward. Patients appeared relaxed and were willing to express themselves creatively. Conclusion : The Dance for Health programme had a positive impact on group participants, promoting movement and physical activity for older patients. It is a meaningful and enjoyable activity, which encourages social interaction and provides respite from the medical environment
Dance · Mood · Psychiatry · Respite care · Visual arts · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Nursing · Psychology
| Citations per year | 1.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |