Brazilian dance self-perceived impacts on quality of life of people with Parkinson's.

Journal: Frontiers in psychology

Volume: 15

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Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Abstract summary 

Parkinson's disease (PD) causes several motor and non-motor symptoms, resulting in negative impacts on physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of people with PD quality of life. Dance has been considered as a potential non-pharmacological intervention to improve people with PD motor and non-motor symptoms, thereby enhancing quality of life.To analyze the self-perceive impacts of Brazilian Dance on the quality of life (physical, mental, emotional, and social) of PwPD, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.Fourteen participants from the "Dança & Parkinson" project were included in this qualitative study. Data collection instruments consisted of a profile and personal data sheet; assessment of accessibility to the online dance classes; Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment by phone call; and semi-structured interview conducted through ZOOM video call. The participants characterization data were calculated using mean, standard deviation, and percentages with the Excel Program version 2013. Qualitative data was analyzed using the Thematic Analysis technique in the Nvivo, version 8.0, qualitative analysis of text, sound, and video program.The participants reported facing various challenges in dealing with PD, which negatively impact their quality of life. However, their resilience, acceptance, and dedication to treatment play an important role in coping with the issues related to the disease. Brazilian dance, both in-person before the COVID-19 pandemic and online during the pandemic, led the participants to perceive improvements in physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of quality of life.The Brazilian dance appears to have a positive impact on the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of the participants' quality of life, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authors & Co-authors:  Delabary Loch Sbeghen Teixeira da Silva Guzzo Júnior Nogueira Haas

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Citations :  Balestrino R., Schapira A. H. V. (2020). Parkinson disease. Eur. J. Neurol. 27, 27–42. doi: 10.1111/ene.14108
Authors :  5
Identifiers
Doi : 1356553
SSN : 1664-1078
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
COVID-19;parkinsonian disorders;quality of life;social isolation;therapy through dance
Study Design
Study Approach
Qualitative
Country of Study
Publication Country
Switzerland