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Aynur Cin1, Hatice Demirağ1, Sevilay Hintistan2
1Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Kelkit Sema Doğan Vocational School of Health Services, Gümüşhane University, Gümüşhane, 29600, Türkiye.
Objective:
This study aimed to determine the effect of dance interventions on cognitive functions and quality of life in chronic stroke patients.
Methods:
This research used a single-blind randomized controlled trial design involving 40 chronic stroke patients at X State Hospital who were divided into a dance intervention group and a control group. The dance group was given 60 min of sessions three times a week for 12 weeks under the guidance of a dance instructor. Both groups were pre-tested and post-tested using the Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
Results:
The dance intervention group experienced significant improvements in SS-QOL sub-dimensions (energy activities, personality, social and family roles, thinking, language, mood) as well as MoCA scores compared to the control group which had deteriorated over time (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
Dance interventions can significantly improve cognitive function and quality of life among chronic stroke patients. The study was registered on Clinical Trials (NCT06145503).
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