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Dancing for Parkinson's Disease Online: Clinical Trial Process Evaluation
Meg E Morris1,2, Victor McConvey3, Joanne E Wittwer4
1Academic and Research Collaborative in Health (ARCH), La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 25, 2023
Summary
Online dancing programs are feasible for individuals with early Parkinson's disease (PD). The ParkinDANCE Online trial demonstrated strong engagement, 100% attendance, and no adverse events, highlighting the effectiveness of co-designed digital interventions for PD management.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Parkinson's disease (PD) management benefits from engaging physical activities.
- Online dancing interventions offer a novel approach for PD patients.
- Co-production involving patients and professionals is key for PD program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a process evaluation of the "ParkinDANCE Online" program for early Parkinson's disease.
- To assess the feasibility, fidelity, and participant experience of an online dance intervention for PD.
- To identify key components and outcomes for co-designing and delivering digital health programs for neurological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Co-design of online dance classes by people with PD, healthcare professionals, and dance instructors.
- Process evaluation including stakeholder steering group, fidelity checks, online surveys, and post-trial interviews.
- Delivery of a 6-week online dance program with careful safety screening and home safety checklists.
Main Results:
- High engagement and 100% attendance in the 6-week online dance program.
- No attrition or adverse events reported among participants with early PD.
- Strong program fidelity with minimal protocol variations, indicating successful implementation.
Conclusions:
- Online dancing is a feasible and safe intervention for individuals with early Parkinson's disease.
- Co-designed digital interventions can be effectively delivered online, meeting participant needs for skill mastery and engagement.
- The "ParkinDANCE Online" model provides a practical framework for digital health delivery in PD management.
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