This study aims to investigate whether a technology-mediated dance impacts on psychosocial, physical and cognitive functions of the old adults when compared to usual activities.
This study aims to investigate whether a technology-mediated dance impacts on psychosocial, physical, and cognitive functions of old adults when compared to usual activities. It will have two arms one of which will receive a dance mat and perform dance sessions for 8 weeks, while the other group will continue their usual activities. Participants will be assessed for psychosocial, physical, and cognitive aspects at baseline, end of the intervention, and at 3 months follow-up.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
70
A web system and a dance mat are used to stimulate participants to perform dance activities for 8 weeks.
School of Health Sciences
Aveiro, Portugal
Gait velocity
Assessed using the gait velocity test, i.e., the velocity of gait when walking in a straight line for 4 meters; it is measured in meters per second.
Time frame: Baseline
Gait velocity
Assessed using the gait velocity test, i.e., the velocity of gait when walking in a straight line for 4 meters; it is measured in meters per second.
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Gait velocity
Assessed using the gait velocity test, i.e., the velocity of gait when walking in a straight line for 4 meters; it is measured in meters per second.
Time frame: At 3 months follow up
Balance
Balance will be assessed through the Functional Reach Test, which measures the ability of a person to reach forward without moving the feet; it is measured in cm.
Time frame: Baseline
Balance
Balance will be assessed through the Functional Reach Test, which measures the ability of a person to reach forward without moving the feet; it is measured in cm.
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Balance
Balance will be assessed through the Functional Reach Test, which measures the ability of a person to reach forward without moving the feet; it is measured in cm.
Time frame: At 3 months follow up
Cognitive functioning
This will be measured using the Trail Making Test which is a paper-based test; score is given in seconds.
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Time frame: Baseline
Cognitive functioning
This will be measured using the Trail Making Test which is a paper-based test; score is given in seconds.
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Cognitive functioning
This will be measured using the Trail Making Test which is a paper-based test; score is given in seconds.
Time frame: At 3 months follow up
Pain intensity
Measured with a 100 mm Vertical Numeric Pain Rating Scale, anchored with 0 (no pain) and 100 (worst possible pain)
Time frame: Baseline
Pain intensity
Measured with a 100 mm Vertical Numeric Pain Rating Scale, anchored with 0 (no pain) and 100 (worst possible pain)
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Pain intensity
Measured with a 100 mm Vertical Numeric Pain Rating Scale, anchored with 0 (no pain) and 100 (worst possible pain)
Time frame: At 3 months follow up
Quality of life
Measured using the WHOQOL-Bref (WHO Quality of Life questionnaire); scores range between 0 to 20 and higher scores indicate better quality of life
Time frame: Baseline
Quality of life
Measured using the WHOQOL-Bref (WHO Quality of Life questionnaire); scores range between 0 to 20 and higher scores indicate better quality of life
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Quality of life
Measured using the WHOQOL-Bref (WHO Quality of Life questionnaire); scores range between 0 to 20 and higher scores indicate better quality of life
Time frame: At 3 months follow up
Health status
Measured using the EuroQoL EQ-5D; scores range from 5 to 25 and higher scores; indicate lower quality of life (note: according to the EuroQol Research Foundation, EQ-5D is not an abbreviation and is the correct term to use in print or verbally)
Time frame: Baseline
Health status
Measured using the EuroQoL EQ-5D; scores range from 5 to 25 and higher scores; indicate lower quality of life (note: according to the EuroQol Research Foundation, EQ-5D is not an abbreviation and is the correct term to use in print or verbally)
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Health status
Measured using the EuroQoL EQ-5D; scores range from 5 to 25 and higher scores; indicate lower quality of life (note: according to the EuroQol Research Foundation, EQ-5D is not an abbreviation and is the correct term to use in print or verbally)
Time frame: At 3 months follow up
Self-efficacy
Measured using the Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale; scores vary between 10 and 40 and higher scores indicate higher self-efficacy
Time frame: Baseline
Self-efficacy
Measured using the Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale; scores vary between 10 and 40 and higher scores indicate higher self-efficacy
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Self-efficacy
Measured using the Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale; scores vary between 10 and 40 and higher scores indicate higher self-efficacy
Time frame: At 3 months follow up
Loneliness
Measured using the University of California, Los Angeles, Loneliness Scale; scores vary between 4 and 28 and higher scores indicate higher loneliness
Time frame: Baseline
Loneliness
Measured using the University of California, Los Angeles, Loneliness Scale; scores vary between 4 and 28 and higher scores indicate higher loneliness
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Loneliness
Measured using the University of California, Los Angeles, Loneliness Scale; scores vary between 4 and 28 and higher scores indicate higher loneliness
Time frame: At 3 months follow up
Social support
Measured with the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) with Life Events Scale; score varies between 3 and 14 and higher scores indicate stronger social support
Time frame: Baseline
Social support
Measured with the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) with Life Events Scale; score varies between 3 and 14 and higher scores indicate stronger social support
Time frame: After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment)
Social support
Measured with the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) with Life Events Scale; score varies between 3 and 14 and higher scores indicate stronger social support
Time frame: At 3 months follow up