Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2003 Jun;6(1):70-78.

The Effect of Rhythmic Dance Movement Training on the Gait Length, Dynamic Valance, Depression, Quality of Life

• Roh KH

Abstract

This study was a quasi-experimental study of nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design to investigate the effect of rhythmic dance movement training on the physical and psychological functions of the elderly. The data were collected from November, 2001 to February. 2002. The subjects for this study were 34 elderly who was over 65 years old and was living in J city. The elderly selected for this study were: free from heart and pulmonary disease and not regular exercise. The rhythmic dance movement training in watching video tape was rhythmic dance movement and education and supportive care. The rhythmic dance movement was 40-60 intensity. 8 weeks' period. three times a week, 60 minutes a day. The data were analysed by chi2-test, paired t-test and unpaired t-test and ANCOVA through SAS/PC program. The results of the study were as follows: 1. There was insignificant difference in the gait length experimental and control group. 2. There was significant difference in the gait speed between the two groups. 3. There was significant difference in the dynamic valance between the two groups. 4. There was no significant difference in the depression between the two groups. 5. There was no significant difference in the Quality of life between the two groups. As shown above. the results of the 8 weeks' rhythmic movement program for the elderly produced positive effects on gait speed. dynamic valance. And this program was expected that it was more effective in different intervention period. verified program. Also it was needed follow study.

MeSH Terms

Aged
Depression*
Education
Gait*
Heart
Humans
Lung Diseases
Quality of Life*