Experiences of people living with Parkinson’s disease and key stakeholders in dance-based programs: a systematic review and meta-ethnography

Morgan Senter, Amanda M. Clifford, Maureen O’Callaghan, Megan McCormack, Orfhlaith Ni Bhriain

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Abstract

Purpose: To identify and synthesize qualitative literature on the experiences of participants and key stakeholders in dance programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Synthesizing the available literature can generate new insights into participant experience to inform current and future programs. Materials and Methods: Qualitative and mixed methods studies were identified via a systematic search of six databases: CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, PsycInfo, and MEDLINE. Articles were synthesized using the meta-ethnographic method developed by Noblit and Hare (1988). Key concepts across studies were related via reciprocal translation, ultimately forming a line-of-argument synthesis. Results: 26 articles met the inclusion criteria. Four interrelated, overarching themes were developed: (1) dance communities provide peer support and insight into living with Parkinson’s, (2) feeling safe, accepted, and included in the dance experience, (3) overcoming dance-based challenges contributes to sense of achievement, confidence, and connectedness, and (4) dance participation is an opportunity to re-imagine oneself. Conclusion: Participant experience is shaped by the instructor-participant relationship, the social environment of classes, and class difficulty level. In order to support participant experience, classes should be safe, supportive, and have an appropriate challenge-skill balance. These qualities facilitate creative immersion and the potential for personal and collective change.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6288-6301
Number of pages14
JournalDisability and Rehabilitation
Volume46
Issue number26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Dance
  • meta-ethnography
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • qualitative research
  • systematic review

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