Therapeutic Dancing for Frail Older People in Residential Aged Care: A Thematic Analysis of Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation.

Yasmine S GomaaSusan C SladeJeanette TamplinJoanne E WittwerRichard GrayIrene BlackberryMeg E Morris

Published in: International journal of aging & human development (2019)

Enablers included support from management, resident supervision, age-appropriate music with a strong rhythmical beat, and a dance instructor skilled in comprehensive care. Barriers included multimorbidity, frailty, severe cognitive impairment, and funding.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
cognitive impairment
palliative care
patient safety
primary care
pain management
affordable care act
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acute care