The meaning and impact on well-being of bespoke dancing sessions for those living with Parkinson’s

Authors: Norton, E., Hemingway, A. and Ellis Hill, C.

Journal: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being

Volume: 18

Issue: 1

eISSN: 1748-2631

ISSN: 1748-2623

DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2245593

Abstract:

Purpose: This paper presents qualitative research findings from the evaluation of a Parkinson’s Dance well-being venture in the UK. Methods: Qualitative data was gathered to see how bespoke dancing sessions helped people with Parkinson’s (PwP) to manage their conditions and improve their lives and prospects. Principles of a participatory approach were incorporated and methods included semi-structured interviewing, researchers participant observation and an elicitation-based activity. Nineteen PwP, six carers, four dance artists and seven helpers participated in the study. Results: Participating in Parkinson’s Dance sessions meant that PwP could experience the possibilities to dance, develop a “can do” attitude, experience fun, enjoyment, social connection, exercise, movement to music, improvement and/or maintenance of their balance, suppleness, coordination and confidence with movement, symptoms being pushed back and ability to learn new things. Conclusions: Our findings add to the evidence-base about the benefits of dance for people experiencing Parkinson’s and through novel application of the Life-world based well-being framework of K. T. Galvin and Todres (2011) we propose a theoretical basis for Parkinson’s Dance as a resource for well-being. There is scope to consider application of the well-being framework to other arts activities and as the basis of an arts and well-being evaluation tool.

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The meaning and impact on well-being of bespoke dancing sessions for those living with Parkinson's.

Authors: Norton, E., Hemingway, A. and Ellis Hill, C.

Journal: Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being

Volume: 18

Issue: 1

Pages: 2245593

eISSN: 1748-2631

DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2245593

Abstract:

PURPOSE: This paper presents qualitative research findings from the evaluation of a Parkinson's Dance well-being venture in the UK. METHODS: Qualitative data was gathered to see how bespoke dancing sessions helped people with Parkinson's (PwP) to manage their conditions and improve their lives and prospects. Principles of a participatory approach were incorporated and methods included semi-structured interviewing, researchers participant observation and an elicitation-based activity. Nineteen PwP, six carers, four dance artists and seven helpers participated in the study. RESULTS: Participating in Parkinson's Dance sessions meant that PwP could experience the possibilities to dance, develop a "can do" attitude, experience fun, enjoyment, social connection, exercise, movement to music, improvement and/or maintenance of their balance, suppleness, coordination and confidence with movement, symptoms being pushed back and ability to learn new things. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings add to the evidence-base about the benefits of dance for people experiencing Parkinson's and through novel application of the Life-world based well-being framework of K. T. Galvin and Todres (2011) we propose a theoretical basis for Parkinson's Dance as a resource for well-being. There is scope to consider application of the well-being framework to other arts activities and as the basis of an arts and well-being evaluation tool.

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The meaning and impact on well-being of bespoke dancing sessions for those living with Parkinson's

Authors: Norton, E., Hemingway, A. and Hill, C.E.

Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Volume: 18

Issue: 1

eISSN: 1748-2631

ISSN: 1748-2623

DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2245593

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38871/

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The meaning and impact on well-being of bespoke dancing sessions for those living with Parkinson’s

Authors: Norton, E., Hemingway, A. and Ellis-Hill, C.

Journal: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being

Volume: 18

Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2245593

Abstract:

Abstract

Purpose This paper presents qualitative research findings from the evaluation of a Parkinson’s Dance well-being venture in the UK.

Methods Qualitative data was gathered to see how bespoke dancing sessions helped people with Parkinson’s (PwP) to manage their conditions and improve their lives and prospects. Principles of a participatory approach were incorporated and methods included semi-structured interviewing, researchers participant observation and an elicitation-based activity. Nineteen PwP, six carers, four dance artists and seven helpers participated in the study.

Results Participating in Parkinson’s Dance sessions meant that PwP could experience the possibilities to dance, develop a ‘can do’ attitude, experience fun, enjoyment, social connection, exercise, movement to music, improvement and/ or maintenance of their balance, suppleness, coordination and confidence with movement, symptoms being pushed back and ability to learn new things.

Conclusions Our findings add to the evidence-base about the benefits of dance for people experiencing Parkinson’s and through novel application of the Life-world based well-being framework of Galvin and Todres (2011) we propose a theoretical basis for Parkinson’s Dance as a resource for well-being. There is scope to consider application of the well-being framework to other arts activities and as the basis of an arts and well-being evaluation tool.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38871/

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The meaning and impact on well-being of bespoke dancing sessions for those living with Parkinson's.

Authors: Norton, E., Hemingway, A. and Ellis Hill, C.

Journal: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

Volume: 18

Issue: 1

Pages: 2245593

eISSN: 1748-2631

ISSN: 1748-2623

DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2245593

Abstract:

Purpose

This paper presents qualitative research findings from the evaluation of a Parkinson's Dance well-being venture in the UK.

Methods

Qualitative data was gathered to see how bespoke dancing sessions helped people with Parkinson's (PwP) to manage their conditions and improve their lives and prospects. Principles of a participatory approach were incorporated and methods included semi-structured interviewing, researchers participant observation and an elicitation-based activity. Nineteen PwP, six carers, four dance artists and seven helpers participated in the study.

Results

Participating in Parkinson's Dance sessions meant that PwP could experience the possibilities to dance, develop a "can do" attitude, experience fun, enjoyment, social connection, exercise, movement to music, improvement and/or maintenance of their balance, suppleness, coordination and confidence with movement, symptoms being pushed back and ability to learn new things.

Conclusions

Our findings add to the evidence-base about the benefits of dance for people experiencing Parkinson's and through novel application of the Life-world based well-being framework of K. T. Galvin and Todres (2011) we propose a theoretical basis for Parkinson's Dance as a resource for well-being. There is scope to consider application of the well-being framework to other arts activities and as the basis of an arts and well-being evaluation tool.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38871/

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The meaning and impact on well-being of bespoke dancing sessions for those living with Parkinson’s

Authors: Norton, E., Hemingway, A. and Ellis-Hill, C.

Journal: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being

Volume: 18

Issue: 1

ISSN: 1748-2623

Abstract:

Abstract

Purpose This paper presents qualitative research findings from the evaluation of a Parkinson’s Dance well-being venture in the UK.

Methods Qualitative data was gathered to see how bespoke dancing sessions helped people with Parkinson’s (PwP) to manage their conditions and improve their lives and prospects. Principles of a participatory approach were incorporated and methods included semi-structured interviewing, researchers participant observation and an elicitation-based activity. Nineteen PwP, six carers, four dance artists and seven helpers participated in the study.

Results Participating in Parkinson’s Dance sessions meant that PwP could experience the possibilities to dance, develop a ‘can do’ attitude, experience fun, enjoyment, social connection, exercise, movement to music, improvement and/ or maintenance of their balance, suppleness, coordination and confidence with movement, symptoms being pushed back and ability to learn new things.

Conclusions Our findings add to the evidence-base about the benefits of dance for people experiencing Parkinson’s and through novel application of the Life-world based well-being framework of Galvin and Todres (2011) we propose a theoretical basis for Parkinson’s Dance as a resource for well-being. There is scope to consider application of the well-being framework to other arts activities and as the basis of an arts and well-being evaluation tool.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38871/

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