Silva, Paula Alexandra and Cochrane, Andy and Farrell, Helen
(2018)
The Effectiveness of Technology-Mediated
Dance Interventions and Their Impact on
Psychosocial Factors in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Games for Health Journal, 7 (6).
ISSN 2161-783X
Abstract
Background: Engaging in physical activity contributes to healthy aging; however, adherence to exercise
programs is often low among older adults. Technology-mediated dance systems, which can be used at home,
and dance as a way of keeping physically active have been receiving attention as a means of not only enabling
physical activity among older people but may also address key psychosocial factors that are amenable to
change.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of technology-mediated dance interventions and their impact on
psychosocial factors in older adults (aged 65 or older).
Methods: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials from January 2000 to February 2017 using key
search terms. Two independent reviewers screened articles using predetermined selection criteria. Risk of bias
of selected articles was assessed in accordance with the Cochrane guidelines.
Results: From an overall 264 articles, six articles (ve studies) were found, which assessed the impact of
technology-mediated dance interventions on psychosocial factors in older adults. Studies' quality ratings were
low, with exception of one study that was considered of moderate quality. None of the studies considered
psychosocial factors as primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes assessed fear of falling, depression, and
training enjoyment, but no study showed evidence of an effective impact on these variables. The meta-analysis
revealed low quality evidence that there was little or no difference above that of the comparison groups for fear
of falling (standardized mean difference [SMD] −0.02, 95% condence interval [CI] −0.37 to 0.33; P = 0.91; ve
trials). Similarly, there was little or no difference on depression (SMD −0.06, 95% CI −0.59 to 0.47; P = 0.83; three
trials).
Conclusion: Existing evidence to support the effectiveness of technology-mediated dance interventions and
their impact on psychosocial factors in older adults is weak and with a high risk for bias. The ndings of this
review may inform future, more rigorous research in the area.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
Effectiveness; Technology-Mediated;
Dance Interventions; Impact;
Psychosocial; Factors; Older Adults;
Systematic Review; Meta-Analysis; |
| Academic Unit: |
University Library |
| Item ID: |
13222 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2017.0197 |
| Depositing User: |
Helen Farrell
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| Date Deposited: |
14 Sep 2020 13:43 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Games for Health Journal |
| Publisher: |
Mary Ann Liebert |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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