topic 2:Lewis

Question 1

aim

Answer 1

examine effect of dance intervention on mood in the elderly (particularly with PD)

Question 2

sample

Answer 2

37 participants aged 50-80

Question 3

IV

Answer 3

PD or not and length of intervention (long/short cycle)

Question 4

method

Answer 4

week 1: completed POMS and a demographic questionnaire then a weekly dance session for 10 weeks (2-11)
(the sessions) = each class consisted of 10 min warm up, 30 mins dancing, 5 min cool down (style of dance changed every 2 weeks)
week 9: collected BRUMS before/after the sessions asking how they felt
10th session (completed POMS 2nd time)

Question 5

results

Answer 5

taken from 30 P’s (17 PD)
PD showed higher TMD scores then the controls
both groups showed significant improvements in overall mood (POMS & BRUMS)

Question 6

conclusions

Answer 6

taking part in a weekly dance session can significantly improve mood in elderly because dancing is a mental challenge and sociable