Journal article
Effects of dance on cognitive function in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: dance is a mind-body activity that stimulates neuroplasticity. We explored the effect of dance on cognitive function in older adults.
METHODS: we searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL and PsycInfo databases from inception to August 2020 (PROSPERO:CRD42017057138). Inclusion criteria were (i) randomised controlled trials (ii) older adults (aged ≥ 55 years), (iii) intervention-dance and (iv) outcome-cognitive function. Cognitive domains …
Authors
Hewston P; Kennedy CC; Borhan S; Merom D; Santaguida P; Ioannidis G; Marr S; Santesso N; Thabane L; Bray S
Journal
Age and Ageing, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 1084–1092
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
June 28, 2021
DOI
10.1093/ageing/afaa270
ISSN
0002-0729