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This study aims to investigate whether a technology-mediated dance impacts on psychosocial, physical and cognitive functions of the old adults when compared to usual activities.
This study aims to investigate whether a technology-mediated dance impacts on psychosocial, physical, and cognitive functions of old adults when compared to usual activities. It will have two arms one of which will receive a dance mat and perform dance sessions for 8 weeks, while the other group will continue their usual activities. Participants will be assessed for psychosocial, physical, and cognitive aspects at baseline, end of the intervention, and at 3 months follow-up.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual activities | No Intervention | This group will receive no intervention. | |
| DanceMove | Experimental | This group will perform dance sessions mediated by technology (a dance mat and a web platform). |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance mediated by tecnhology | Other | A web system and a dance mat are used to stimulate participants to perform dance activities for 8 weeks. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Gait velocity | Assessed using the gait velocity test, i.e., the velocity of gait when walking in a straight line for 4 meters; it is measured in meters per second. | Baseline |
| Gait velocity | Assessed using the gait velocity test, i.e., the velocity of gait when walking in a straight line for 4 meters; it is measured in meters per second. | After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Gait velocity | Assessed using the gait velocity test, i.e., the velocity of gait when walking in a straight line for 4 meters; it is measured in meters per second. | At 3 months follow up |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Balance will be assessed through the Functional Reach Test, which measures the ability of a person to reach forward without moving the feet; it is measured in cm. | Baseline |
| Balance | Balance will be assessed through the Functional Reach Test, which measures the ability of a person to reach forward without moving the feet; it is measured in cm. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Anabela Silva | School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| School of Health Sciences | Aveiro | Portugal |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 39280041 | Derived | Silva AG, Martins AI, Andias R, Nery E, Silva T, Ribeiro O, Santinha G, Rocha NP. A web step-based digital solution's impact on physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning of community-dwelling older adults: A mixed methods randomized and controlled trial. Internet Interv. 2024 Aug 21;38:100766. doi: 10.1016/j.invent.2024.100766. eCollection 2024 Dec. |
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| After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Balance | Balance will be assessed through the Functional Reach Test, which measures the ability of a person to reach forward without moving the feet; it is measured in cm. | At 3 months follow up |
| Cognitive functioning | This will be measured using the Trail Making Test which is a paper-based test; score is given in seconds. | Baseline |
| Cognitive functioning | This will be measured using the Trail Making Test which is a paper-based test; score is given in seconds. | After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Cognitive functioning | This will be measured using the Trail Making Test which is a paper-based test; score is given in seconds. | At 3 months follow up |
| Pain intensity | Measured with a 100 mm Vertical Numeric Pain Rating Scale, anchored with 0 (no pain) and 100 (worst possible pain) | Baseline |
| Pain intensity | Measured with a 100 mm Vertical Numeric Pain Rating Scale, anchored with 0 (no pain) and 100 (worst possible pain) | After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Pain intensity | Measured with a 100 mm Vertical Numeric Pain Rating Scale, anchored with 0 (no pain) and 100 (worst possible pain) | At 3 months follow up |
| Quality of life | Measured using the WHOQOL-Bref (WHO Quality of Life questionnaire); scores range between 0 to 20 and higher scores indicate better quality of life | Baseline |
| Quality of life | Measured using the WHOQOL-Bref (WHO Quality of Life questionnaire); scores range between 0 to 20 and higher scores indicate better quality of life | After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Quality of life | Measured using the WHOQOL-Bref (WHO Quality of Life questionnaire); scores range between 0 to 20 and higher scores indicate better quality of life | At 3 months follow up |
| Health status | Measured using the EuroQoL EQ-5D; scores range from 5 to 25 and higher scores; indicate lower quality of life (note: according to the EuroQol Research Foundation, EQ-5D is not an abbreviation and is the correct term to use in print or verbally) | Baseline |
| Health status | Measured using the EuroQoL EQ-5D; scores range from 5 to 25 and higher scores; indicate lower quality of life (note: according to the EuroQol Research Foundation, EQ-5D is not an abbreviation and is the correct term to use in print or verbally) | After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Health status | Measured using the EuroQoL EQ-5D; scores range from 5 to 25 and higher scores; indicate lower quality of life (note: according to the EuroQol Research Foundation, EQ-5D is not an abbreviation and is the correct term to use in print or verbally) | At 3 months follow up |
| Self-efficacy | Measured using the Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale; scores vary between 10 and 40 and higher scores indicate higher self-efficacy | Baseline |
| Self-efficacy | Measured using the Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale; scores vary between 10 and 40 and higher scores indicate higher self-efficacy | After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Self-efficacy | Measured using the Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale; scores vary between 10 and 40 and higher scores indicate higher self-efficacy | At 3 months follow up |
| Loneliness | Measured using the University of California, Los Angeles, Loneliness Scale; scores vary between 4 and 28 and higher scores indicate higher loneliness | Baseline |
| Loneliness | Measured using the University of California, Los Angeles, Loneliness Scale; scores vary between 4 and 28 and higher scores indicate higher loneliness | After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Loneliness | Measured using the University of California, Los Angeles, Loneliness Scale; scores vary between 4 and 28 and higher scores indicate higher loneliness | At 3 months follow up |
| Social support | Measured with the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) with Life Events Scale; score varies between 3 and 14 and higher scores indicate stronger social support | Baseline |
| Social support | Measured with the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) with Life Events Scale; score varies between 3 and 14 and higher scores indicate stronger social support | After the intervention (8 weeks after baseline assessment) |
| Social support | Measured with the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) with Life Events Scale; score varies between 3 and 14 and higher scores indicate stronger social support | At 3 months follow up |