Tango-therapy vs physical exercise in older people with dementia; a randomized controlled trial.

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Date publication

octobre 2023

Journal

BMC geriatrics

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr MOUREY France


Tous les auteurs :
Bracco L, Pinto-Carral A, Hillaert L, Mourey F

Résumé

Dementia is a growing health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. Gait and mobility disorders are often present and represent a major risk factor for falls. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of tango-therapy in gait speed, functional mobility, balance, falls, ability to perform activities of daily living and quality of life.

Mots clés

Abilities of daily living, Dance-therapy, Dementia, Gait speed, Older adults, Quality of life

Référence

BMC Geriatr. 2023 10 24;23(1):693