Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized study

Abstract Background: New protocols applied in the rehabilitation of Parkinson's disease enable different action strategies for health professionals, as well as a new range of activities for these individuals. However, no valid samba protocol with activity prescription for this population was fo...

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Main Authors: Ana Cristina TILLMANN, Alessandra SWAROWSKY, Clynton Lourenço CORRÊA, Alexandro ANDRADE, Jéssica MORATELLI, Leonessa BOING, Melissa de Carvalho Souza VIEIRA, Camila da Cruz Ramos de ARAUJO, Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo GUIMARÃES
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author Ana Cristina TILLMANN
Alessandra SWAROWSKY
Clynton Lourenço CORRÊA
Alexandro ANDRADE
Jéssica MORATELLI
Leonessa BOING
Melissa de Carvalho Souza VIEIRA
Camila da Cruz Ramos de ARAUJO
Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo GUIMARÃES
author_facet Ana Cristina TILLMANN
Alessandra SWAROWSKY
Clynton Lourenço CORRÊA
Alexandro ANDRADE
Jéssica MORATELLI
Leonessa BOING
Melissa de Carvalho Souza VIEIRA
Camila da Cruz Ramos de ARAUJO
Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo GUIMARÃES
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description Abstract Background: New protocols applied in the rehabilitation of Parkinson's disease enable different action strategies for health professionals, as well as a new range of activities for these individuals. However, no valid samba protocol with activity prescription for this population was found in the literature. Objective: To investigate the feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Methods: Twenty participants, mean age of 66.4±10.7 years, diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson 's disease, divided into: experimental group that received the intervention of Brazilian samba dance classes (10 individuals); and control group that maintained their routine activities (10 individuals). For data collection, a divided questionnaire was used: General Information; Disability stages scale; Balance and Quality of Life. Results: During class implementation, there were no falls, as all dance activities adhered to the details of the protocol steps without any changes. On average, patients completed 82.7% of activities. After 12 weeks, the experimental group had improvements in the UPDRS global score, in daily activities, and on motor examination. There was also improvement in balance scores and in the mobility domain of the quality of life in the experimental group. Conclusion: The samba protocol seems to be feasible and safe for patients with PD. Moreover, it has pleasant characteristics and offers sufficient physical benefits for combination with drug treatment. There were also benefits in social relationships and as a possible rehabilitation tool in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
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spelling doaj-art-ee2f9d766bf24865baffa44e08bb5fcd2025-08-20T03:20:44ZengThieme Revinter PublicaçõesArquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria1678-422710.1590/0004-282x20190140Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized studyAna Cristina TILLMANNAlessandra SWAROWSKYClynton Lourenço CORRÊAAlexandro ANDRADEJéssica MORATELLILeonessa BOINGMelissa de Carvalho Souza VIEIRACamila da Cruz Ramos de ARAUJOAdriana Coutinho de Azevedo GUIMARÃESAbstract Background: New protocols applied in the rehabilitation of Parkinson's disease enable different action strategies for health professionals, as well as a new range of activities for these individuals. However, no valid samba protocol with activity prescription for this population was found in the literature. Objective: To investigate the feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Methods: Twenty participants, mean age of 66.4±10.7 years, diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson 's disease, divided into: experimental group that received the intervention of Brazilian samba dance classes (10 individuals); and control group that maintained their routine activities (10 individuals). For data collection, a divided questionnaire was used: General Information; Disability stages scale; Balance and Quality of Life. Results: During class implementation, there were no falls, as all dance activities adhered to the details of the protocol steps without any changes. On average, patients completed 82.7% of activities. After 12 weeks, the experimental group had improvements in the UPDRS global score, in daily activities, and on motor examination. There was also improvement in balance scores and in the mobility domain of the quality of life in the experimental group. Conclusion: The samba protocol seems to be feasible and safe for patients with PD. Moreover, it has pleasant characteristics and offers sufficient physical benefits for combination with drug treatment. There were also benefits in social relationships and as a possible rehabilitation tool in individuals with Parkinson's disease.http://www.scielo.br/pdf/anp/v78n1/1678-4227-anp-78-01-13.pdfdanceParkinson’s diseasefeasibility
spellingShingle Ana Cristina TILLMANN
Alessandra SWAROWSKY
Clynton Lourenço CORRÊA
Alexandro ANDRADE
Jéssica MORATELLI
Leonessa BOING
Melissa de Carvalho Souza VIEIRA
Camila da Cruz Ramos de ARAUJO
Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo GUIMARÃES
Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized study
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
dance
Parkinson’s disease
feasibility
title Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized study
title_full Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized study
title_fullStr Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized study
title_full_unstemmed Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized study
title_short Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized study
title_sort feasibility of a brazilian samba protocol for patients with parkinson s disease a clinical non randomized study
topic dance
Parkinson’s disease
feasibility
url http://www.scielo.br/pdf/anp/v78n1/1678-4227-anp-78-01-13.pdf
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