The aim of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of a telematic dance intervention on the quality of life of older people. This project is a controlled, randomized clinical trial. 54 people (Intervention Group, n=27; Control Group, n=27) between the ages of 60-80 will participate in the study. Intervention Group participants will perform a 3-month telematic dance program based on choreographic work. The participants shall be measured 3 times, at baseline, post-intervention, and at 6-month post-intervention follow-up. Aside from the quality of life, variables of balance, risk of falling, number of falls, level of physical activity, mood, functionality, comorbidity, and quadriceps strength will also be measured.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Telematic dance program The dance program will consist of 24 sessions distributed twice a week for a total period of 3 months. Each session will include: A) Warm up: It will consist of analytical and global movements of increasing intensity and stretching exercises. It will also involve body awareness and motor control exercises. B) Choreography part: the participants must follow and learn the choreographies. Intensity ranges shall vary between low and moderate. (3-4 in Borg's Modified Scale (0-10)). C) Cool down: It will consist of global movements of decreasing intensity, stretching, breathing, and relaxing exercises.
University of Valencia - Faculty of Physiotherapy
Valencia, Spain
Changes in quality of Life
Changes produced by a 3-month telematic dance program related to quality of life (EuroQol 5 Dimensions - 3 levels Index, 0 to 1 point, higher values = better outcome).
Time frame: 0-3 months
Adherence
Measurement of adherence (expressed in % of assistance to the 24 sessions) to the 3-month telematic dance program.
Time frame: 0-3 months
Body composition
Changes on body composition (measured by bioimpedance in %) generated by 3-month telematic dance program
Time frame: 0-3 months
Balance
Changes on balance produced by a 3-month dance program measured by Timed Up and Go Test (measured in seconds) and one single leg stance test (measured in seconds).
Time frame: 0-3 months
Fear of falling
Changes on fear of falling measured by Falls Efficacy Scale-International (16 items measured by 4 point Lickert scale; 1= not worried, 4= very worried, (0-64)), and number of falls (retractive, 3 previous months and prospective, 3 following months).
Time frame: 0-3 months
Level of physical activity
Changes in the level of physical activity measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) (expressed in minutes) produced by a 3-month telematic dance program
Time frame: 0-3-6 months
Mood
Changes in mood measured by the Mood Evaluation Scale (16 items measured in Likert scales (0-10)) produced by a 3-month telematic dance program.
Time frame: 0-3-6 months
Functionality
Changes in functionality and independence measured by Barthel Index (0 to 100 points, \< 60 dependence, higher values = better outcome) produced by a 3-month telematic dance program.
Time frame: 0-3 months
Knee extension isometric strength
Changes produced in knee extension isometric strength measured with dynamometer (N) by a 3-month telematic dance program
Time frame: 0-3 months
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