Dance as an Adjunct Therapy for Neurological Rehabilitation - Creative Enrichment for Recovery (DAN-CER): Program Design and Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pilot to Assess Feasibility and Acceptability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dance is a novel recreational activity that may improve psychosocial outcomes in inpatient neurological rehabilitation; however, adapted dance programs in neurological rehabilitation settings are still emerging.

Objective

This paper describes the co-design process undertaken to develop an adapted dance program for use in neurological rehabilitation. It also presents a study protocol aimed at evaluating the program's feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy in a subacute hospital setting.

Methods

A 3-phase co-design approach was used to develop the Dance as an Adjunct Therapy for Neurological Rehabilitation - Creative Enrichment for Recovery (DAN-CER) program and protocol, including knowledge seeking, seeking expert input, and refining. Informati

SUBMITTER: Pretty D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421208 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature