The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).
Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of line dancing on balance, anxiety, depression and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Methods: This study was conducted prospective parallel-group design study. 31 PwMS were randomized two groups. The dance group undertook 60-minute sessions twice a week for four weeks and the control group did not do any particular training during this period. The outcome were measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQoL-54) by an evaluator blinded to the study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
31
The intervention included 60-minute sessions, two days a week for four weeks for a total of eight sessions. All sessions were administered by the physiotherapist who has 26 years of experience in dance therapy. The dance was performed on a one to one basis with minimal support from the therapist. The line dancing sequence, which was specially created for this training program, was designed as a structured goal-oriented dance. Line dancing movements/steps are comprised of moving forward and backward, or sideways and turns and scuff. In addition, the fact that one foot is always in contact with the ground makes it ideal for patients with multiple sclerosis, who may have balance problems.
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Berg Balance Scale
On the scale which consists of 14 questions, individuals are given points between 0 and 4 for each question. High scores indicate good balance and low scores indicate poor balance (41-56=independent, 21-40=walks with assistance, 0-20=dependent)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
The scale consists of 14 items, 7 of which investigate symptoms of anxiety and 7 of which investigate symptoms of depression. The scale is evaluated between 0-3 points. The cut-off value for anxiety is 10/11, and the cut-off value for depression is 7/8.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54
It was developed specifically to assess the quality of life of PwMS. It includes 12 parts and 54 questions.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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