SynthesisPloS one2024
The effects of dance interventions on physical function and quality of life among middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review.
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- Incorporated vs Additional Dual-Task Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Clinical interventions in aging · 2026Trial
- Effects of traditional Thai folk dance combined with cognitive stimulation program on behavior and cognition among older adults with cognitive decline: A randomized controlled trial.The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2025Trial
- The Effects of Social Dance on Muscular Fitness and Longevity-Related Circulating Biomarkers in the Elderly.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Promoting Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Effects of a Creative-Dance-Mediated Psychomotor Intervention on Life Satisfaction and Affect.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- The Lifetime Dance Exposure Questionnaire for Professional Training: Survey Development and Reliability Study.Interactive journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Effects of a Strength and Creative Dance Intervention on Brain Electrical Activity, Heart Rate Variability, and Dual-Task Performance in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Hip-hop dance participation and cognitive, gait, and muscle mass outcomes in community-dwelling older adults: a multi-site longitudinal study.Frontiers in aging · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundFundamental physical functions such as postural control and balance are vital in preserving everyday life, affecting an individual's quality of life. Dance is a physical activity that offers health advantages across various life stages. Nevertheless, the effects of dance interventions on physical function, postural control, and quality of life among older adults have remained underexplored. The review aimed to examine the strength of evidence for dance interventions on physical function and quality of life among middle-aged and older adults.
methodsA systematic review was conducted across four databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Medline), focusing on studies involving more than four weeks of dance interventions. MeSH terms [dance or dance intervention or dance rehabilitation or dance movement] and [motor function or functional capacity or postural control or functional mobility or mobility or postural balance or balance or flexibility or gait] and [well-being or quality of life or life satisfaction] were utilized in the search. This review was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42023422857). Included studies were assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias.
resultsThe search revealed 885 studies, and 16 met the inclusion criteria. The effects of various dance genres on physical functions and quality of life were compared. Most studies showed that dance intervention improved physical function, balance, postural control and quality of life. Dance intervention showed a high level of adherence compared to physiotherapy, self-care, conventional therapy, and aerobic and resistance exercise.
conclusionIn terms of improving physical function and quality of life, structured dance is a safe and relatively effective alternative to exercise. Note the effect of movement selection and intensity in the dance interventions. Dance with music may increase participants' interest, encouraging more physical activity among middle-aged and older adults.
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