Long-term effects of Dance for PD® on self-efficacy among persons with Parkinson's disease. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McRae, Cynthia; Leventhal, David; Westheimer, Olie; Mastin, Taylor; Utley, Jared; Russell, Daniel
• Is Part Of: Arts & health. Volume 10:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 85
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Dance for PD® -- Parkinson's disease -- self-efficacy -- quality of life; Arts -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2017.1326390
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-3015

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Dance for Parkinson's Disease or Dance for PD® (DfPD) classes were developed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Parkinson Group in 2001. This exploratory study examined long-term effects of DfPD on non-dance activities outside the studio, functional mobility, self-efficacy, and quality of life (QoL). Methods: Individuals in four well-established DfPD classes completed a survey regarding perceived impact of DfPD. Response rate was 55%; 61 completed surveys were included in analyses. Results: Responses indicated that DfPD clearly impacts daily functioning outside the studio. Results of regression analyses indicated that functional mobility and self-efficacy were associated with QoL. Mediation analyses indicated that one way in which higher levels of functional mobility influence QoL is by enhancing self-efficacy of the PD participants. Conclusions: Because of the direct effect of self-efficacy on QoL, results suggest future research focus on self-efficacy as well as functional mobility and mood in dance research related to PD.