Dance for Parkinson, multifaceted experiences of persons living with Parkinson’s Disease
Background Dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are offered worldwide; however, further studies are needed to explore patients’ experiences of how dance affects well-being.Purpose To explore how Dance for Parkinson (Dance for PD) is experienced, and how it contributes to the well-b...
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| author | Ingrid Andreasson Ann Björkdahl Sofi Fristedt Paula Bergman Katarzyna Filipowicz Ida-Klara Johansson Iolanda Santos Tavares Silva |
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| description | Background Dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are offered worldwide; however, further studies are needed to explore patients’ experiences of how dance affects well-being.Purpose To explore how Dance for Parkinson (Dance for PD) is experienced, and how it contributes to the well-being and health of participants in Sweden.Methods This qualitative study collected data from four focus groups. Participants were asked how dance classes impacted their well-being, and their ability to perform activities of daily life. The focus groups were recorded and transcribed. Data were analysed using content analysis, meaning units were coded, and codes were coalesced into categories from which themes were abstracted.Results Dance for PD provided a multifaceted experience related to social relationships, aesthetic context, feelings of wellbeing and the physical experience of dancing. The main theme contained four sub-themes: Connectedness, Pleasure and glamour, Well-being in mind and body and Customized movements.Conclusion The present study highlights that health and well-being are improved by Dance for PD. It is an enjoyable activity that meets the specific needs of persons living with the consequences of PD and should therefore be promoted by occupational therapists. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-86dcb05e7cc749d69acbcb619316fd2c2025-01-24T17:53:18ZengTaylor & Francis GroupScandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy1103-81281651-20142024-12-0131110.1080/11038128.2024.2411206Dance for Parkinson, multifaceted experiences of persons living with Parkinson’s DiseaseIngrid Andreasson0Ann Björkdahl1Sofi Fristedt2Paula Bergman3Katarzyna Filipowicz4Ida-Klara Johansson5Iolanda Santos Tavares Silva6Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, SwedenOccupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, SwedenSchool of Health and Welfare, Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, SwedenPublic Health Department, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, SwedenPublic Health Department, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, SwedenPublic Health Department, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, SwedenOccupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, SwedenBackground Dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are offered worldwide; however, further studies are needed to explore patients’ experiences of how dance affects well-being.Purpose To explore how Dance for Parkinson (Dance for PD) is experienced, and how it contributes to the well-being and health of participants in Sweden.Methods This qualitative study collected data from four focus groups. Participants were asked how dance classes impacted their well-being, and their ability to perform activities of daily life. The focus groups were recorded and transcribed. Data were analysed using content analysis, meaning units were coded, and codes were coalesced into categories from which themes were abstracted.Results Dance for PD provided a multifaceted experience related to social relationships, aesthetic context, feelings of wellbeing and the physical experience of dancing. The main theme contained four sub-themes: Connectedness, Pleasure and glamour, Well-being in mind and body and Customized movements.Conclusion The present study highlights that health and well-being are improved by Dance for PD. It is an enjoyable activity that meets the specific needs of persons living with the consequences of PD and should therefore be promoted by occupational therapists.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/11038128.2024.2411206Customized movementsfocus groupspleasuresocial interactionwell-being |
| spellingShingle | Ingrid Andreasson Ann Björkdahl Sofi Fristedt Paula Bergman Katarzyna Filipowicz Ida-Klara Johansson Iolanda Santos Tavares Silva Dance for Parkinson, multifaceted experiences of persons living with Parkinson’s Disease Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy Customized movements focus groups pleasure social interaction well-being |
| title | Dance for Parkinson, multifaceted experiences of persons living with Parkinson’s Disease |
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