Amanda M Clifford, Pui-Sze Cheung, Nicola O' Malley, Steven Byrne, Aoife Whiston, Brendan Kennelly, Tumeliwa Mphepo, Zohreh Eshghimanesh, Lehana Thabane, Quinette Louw, Hilary Moss, Rosemary Joan Gowran, Desmond O' Neill, Liam Glynn, Catherine B Woods, Catherine Maher, Ali Sheikhi, Jon Salsberg, Orfhlaith Ni Bhriain
INTRODUCTION: Functional decline, chronic illness, reduced quality of life and increased healthcare utilisation are common in older adults. Evidence suggests music and dance can support healthy ageing in older adults. This study explored the feasibility, potential for effect and cost effectiveness of the Music and Movement for Health (MMH) programme among community-dwelling older adults using a pragmatic cluster-randomised, controlled feasibility trial design. METHODS: Community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older were recruited to seven clusters in the Mid-West region of Ireland...
February 24, 2024: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics