Effect of Dancing Interventions on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
January 10th, 2024
Tiago Paiva Prudente, Eleazar Mezaiko, Erika Aparecida Silveira, Túlio Eduardo Nogueira
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes evidence from randomized trials on the effects of dance interventions for older adults. Findings indicate that participating in dance may be linked to reduced depressive symptoms, with mixed evidence on anxiety outcomes, highlighting the potential of dance to support mental well-being in later life.
Behavioral Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/bs14010043
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Abstract/Description
This systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42023428105) investigated the effect of dancing on depression and anxiety symptoms in older adults. Conducted up to October 2023, the search across seven databases and gray literature yielded 5020 records. Only randomized trials that analyzed dance interventions for depression and/or anxiety in older adults were included. Nineteen randomized trials, involving 508 participants in dance classes lasting 5 weeks to 18 months, were included and 16 were subjected to meta-analysis. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane tool. The meta-analysis showed a statistically significant reduction in depression among older adults participating in dance interventions (p
