J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.  2018 Aug;20(3):141-149. 10.7586/jkbns.2018.20.3.141.

Effects of Walking Program with Dance on Gait, Cognition, and Risk of Falls of Elderly with Dementia in a Long-term Care Hospital

• Ju HJ
• Jeon MY

• KMID: 2434914
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.2018.20.3.141

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to examine the effects walking program with dance on gait, cognition, and risk of falls of elderly with dementia in a long-term care hospital.
METHODS
Subjects consisted of 42 elderly with dementia in a long-term care hospital (21 elderly with dementia in an experimental group and 21 elders with dementia in a control group). Data were collected from March 14 to April 30, 2016. Subjects in the experimental group performed walking program with dance (three times a week, 30-50 minutes session, 18 sessions). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, independent t-test, paired t-test, repeated measures ANOVA with the SPSS/WIN 21.0.
RESULTS
The participants in the experimental group showed significantly increased scores of cadence (F=8.36, p=.007) and improved scores of cognition (F=9.95, p=.003) compared the control group.
CONCLUSION
The findings indicate walking program with dance is recommend a regular exercise program to enhance the cadence associated with walking speed and cognitive function elderly.

Keyword

Dementia; Exercise; Gait; Cognition; Falls

MeSH Terms

Accidental Falls*
Aged*
Cognition*
Dancing*
Dementia*
Gait*
Humans
Long-Term Care*
Walking*