SynthesisFrontiers in public health2024
The effects of dance interventions on reducing the risk of falls in older adults: a network meta-analysis.
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- Group dance interventions for community dwelling older adults to prevent and treat sarcopenia: a mixed methods systematic review.GeroScience · 2026Pooled it
- Community-based square dancing is associated with improved physical and mental health in older adults: a 12-week randomized controlled trial in China.Frontiers in public health · 2026Trial
- Multi-dimensional integrated dance therapeutics (MIDT) for fall prevention in community-dwelling older adults.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Ballroom dance and balance ability in older adults: a serial mediation model of fear of falling and physical self-efficacy.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Effect of a Six-Month Dance Intervention on Postural Control and Fall-Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: The efficacy of dance in reducing fall risks among older adults highlights its potential for geriatric health, but the optimal dance style remains uncertain. The present study endeavors to systematically analyze the effects of various dance forms on reducing the risk of falls among older adult, with the aim of providing evidence-based insights into the most efficacious dance styles for this population. Design: The network meta-analysis of the existing literature was conducted to synthesize the available evidence regarding the effectiveness of various dance interventions in reducing the risk of falls among older adults. Methods: We searched seven databases for randomized controlled trials on dance interventions for fall prevention in older adults and used Stata 17.0 for network meta-analysis. Results: Twenty-seven studies ( Conclusion: Creative dance, Folk dance, and Ballroom dance effectively reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Creative dance enhanced the Berg Balance Score the most among healthy older adults, while Folk dance improved the Timed Up and Go test performance the best. Similarly, among patients with Parkinson's disease, Folk dance exhibits the best effect in improving Berg Balance Scale scores. Clinical trial registration: The protocol of this study was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Review, PROSPERO, under the identification number CRD42022323426, and can be integrally assessed online (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022323426).
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