The effectiveness of dance movement therapy for individuals with Down syndrome: a pilot randomised controlled trial.
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| Title: | The effectiveness of dance movement therapy for individuals with Down syndrome: a pilot randomised controlled trial. |
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| Authors: | Takahashi, H., An, M., Sasai, T., Seki, M., Matsumura, T., Ogawa, Y., Matsushima, K., Tabata, A., Kato, T. |
| Source: | Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Jul2023, Vol. 67 Issue 7, p640-654. 15p. 2 Diagrams, 5 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Pilot projects, Dance therapy, Down syndrome, Treatment effectiveness, Randomized controlled trials, Body movement, Diagnosis, Posture, Questionnaires, Statistical sampling |
| Geographic Terms: | Japan |
| Abstract: | Background: Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit deficits in static and dynamic balance abilities and maladaptive functions. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of dance movement therapy (DMT) group intervention in individuals with DS. Methods: The 31 participating individuals with DS, aged 5–29 years, were randomly divided into intervention (n = 16) and control (n = 15) groups. Posturography was used for static balance measurement, timed up and go test for dynamic balance measurement and the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) questionnaire for adaptive function and behavioural problem measurement in participants before and after the DMT interventions. The intervention group underwent 60‐min DMT intervention once a week for 10 times, while the control group had usual daily activities. Results: The results revealed a statistically significant difference and large effect sizes in dynamic balance [(f(1, 29) = 4.52, P = 0.04, ηp 2 = 0.14)] in the intervention group compared with the control group. There were no statistically significant differences in static balance and ASEBA scores between the groups. Conclusions: This study found that the DMT interventions helped to improve the dynamic balance in individuals with DS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Background: Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit deficits in static and dynamic balance abilities and maladaptive functions. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of dance movement therapy (DMT) group intervention in individuals with DS. Methods: The 31 participating individuals with DS, aged 5–29 years, were randomly divided into intervention (n = 16) and control (n = 15) groups. Posturography was used for static balance measurement, timed up and go test for dynamic balance measurement and the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) questionnaire for adaptive function and behavioural problem measurement in participants before and after the DMT interventions. The intervention group underwent 60‐min DMT intervention once a week for 10 times, while the control group had usual daily activities. Results: The results revealed a statistically significant difference and large effect sizes in dynamic balance [(f(1, 29) = 4.52, P = 0.04, ηp 2 = 0.14)] in the intervention group compared with the control group. There were no statistically significant differences in static balance and ASEBA scores between the groups. Conclusions: This study found that the DMT interventions helped to improve the dynamic balance in individuals with DS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09642633 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jir.13033 |
