The effectiveness of social dancing as a strategy to prevent falls in older people

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Prevention of falls in older adults; Prevention of cognitive decline in older adults; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000889853
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-08-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 460

Inclusion Criteria

1) self care retirement villages with 60 or more residents.
2) resident of a selected self care village

Exclusion Criteria

1) Unstable medical condition involving the neuromuscular, skeletal or cardiovascular system
2) Mini-mental state examination score <24 indicating cognitive impairment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified