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Augmented reality-based dance intervention for individuals with Parkinson's disease: A pilot study
Tumay Tunur1, Amy DeBlois2, Elizabeth Yates-Horton2
1Department of Kinesiology, California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA, USA.
Disability and Health Journal
|November 5, 2019
Summary
This pilot study found that a mobile dance intervention using augmented reality was safe and well-accepted by individuals with Parkinson
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Dance interventions are recognized for improving Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms.
- Augmented reality (AR) devices offer potential for delivering dance-based rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a mobile dance intervention for Parkinson's disease.
- To gather preliminary data on the efficacy of AR-based dance for PD symptom management.
Main Methods:
- Seven participants with Parkinson's disease used Google Glass with a dance intervention for three weeks.
- Evaluated changes in motor functions (balance, mobility) and non-motor functions (mood, quality of life).
Main Results:
- The intervention demonstrated high adherence (95%) and retention (100%), indicating feasibility and acceptability.
- Significant improvement in mobility was observed (p < 0.05), but no significant changes in balance, mood, or quality of life.
- The intervention was deemed safe for participants with Parkinson's disease.
Conclusions:
- The 'Moving Through Glass' AR dance intervention is a safe method to increase physical activity in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Further investigation in a larger, randomized controlled trial is recommended to confirm efficacy.
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