Dance for people with chronic respiratory disease: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the experiences and perceived impact on health and well-being related to participation in a dance group for people with chronic respiratory disease (CRD).

Design

An exploratory qualitative study using thematic analysis of semistructured interviews.

Setting

A community dance group in a UK health centre.

Participants

Convenience sample of long-term dance group participants.

Intervention

Weekly community dance sessions designed for people with breathlessness, lasting 75 min, led by a trained community dance leader.

Results

Convenience sample of eight participants, six females, aged 57-87 years (mean 75), with a median 2-year attendance at weekly dance sessions. Long-term attendance was driven by strongly held beliefs regarding t

SUBMITTER: Philip KEJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7554453 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature