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OBJECTIVES: (1) To appraise and synthesize the literature on dance interventions
for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD); (2) to provide information regarding
the frequency, intensity, duration, and type of dance used in these programs; and
(3) to inform the development of future studies evaluating dance interventions in
this population. DATA SOURCES: Eight databases (MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to
Nursing and Allied Health Literature [CINAHL], the Allied and Complementary
Medicine Database [AMED], SPORTDiscus, PubMed, PubMed Central, Sage, and
ScienceDirect) were electronically searched in April 2014. The references lists
from the included articles were also searched. STUDY SELECTION: Studies retrieved
during the literature search were reviewed by 2 reviewers independently. Suitable
articles were identified by applying inclusion criteria. DATA EXTRACTION: Data
regarding participants and the frequency, intensity, duration, and type of dance
form used were extracted. The effect that each dance program had on defined
outcomes and the feasibility of each program were also reviewed. DATA SYNTHESIS:
Thirteen articles were identified. The quality of studies varied, and
methodological limitations were evident in some. The evidence evaluated suggests
that two 1-hour dance classes per week over 10 to 13 weeks may have beneficial
effects on endurance, motor impairment, and balance. CONCLUSIONS: Dance may be
helpful for some people with PD. This article provides preliminary information to
aid clinicians when implementing dance programs for people with PD.
Higher-quality multicenter studies are needed to determine the effect of other
dance genres and the optimal therapy volume and intensity.
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