The use of dance to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults: A global scoping review of research trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dance is a promising health resource for older adults, but empirical evidence remains inconsistent. The lack of synthesised evidence regarding program design, dose, and delivery limits understanding of factors influencing participation and health outcomes. This scoping review aimed to map the scope, range, and effectiveness of dance programs for older people, and identify gaps and opportunities for future research and practice.

Methods

Searches across five databases (September 2023) identified 148 studies evaluating 116 dance programs (≥4 weeks) for older adults (≥55 years, N = 8060), Dance interventions delivered to clinical groups were excluded. Intervention design and delivery were charted against the TIDieR reporting checklist. Program outcomes including adher

SUBMITTER: Waugh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11495583 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature