Tango-therapy vs physical exercise in older people with dementia; a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is a growing health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. Gait and mobility disorders are often present and represent a major risk factor for falls. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of tango-therapy in gait speed, functional mobility, balance, falls, ability to perform activities of daily living and quality of life.

Methods

A randomised controlled trial with 31 participants living in a specialised dementia unit, aged 65 to 93 years old, who were randomly assigned to tango group (IG) or physical exercise group (CG). The primary outcome was gait speed and Timed Up and Go test. The secondary outcomes include the Short Physical Performance Battery, the ability to perform activities of daily living (Katz Index) and qu

SUBMITTER: Bracco L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10598907 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature