Improving social inclusion for people with dementia and carers through sharing dance: a qualitative sequential continuum of care pilot study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study examines the potential of dance to improve social inclusion for people living with dementia and carers. Research suggests that arts-based programmes can improve the health of people living with dementia and carers; however, little is known about how these programmes might address barriers to social inclusion. Addressing barriers requires the development and evaluation of accessible, non-stigmatising and affordable programmes that facilitate social inclusion across the continuum of institutional, community and household care settings.

Methods and analysis

The study involves a qualitative sequential pilot study of the innovative Baycrest NBS Sharing Dance Seniors programme underway in non-metropolitan regions of two Canadian provinces. It focuses on the

SUBMITTER: Skinner MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6278785 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature