Dance movement therapy and dance interventions for people living with dementia: a PRISMA scoping review on health and well-being outcomes, assessments, and interventions

Background: Living with dementia is an increasing reality for many older adults and their caregivers. Dance movement therapy (DMT) and dance interventions are receiving attention as non-verbal, embodied approaches to engage people with dementia and reduce symptoms. Studies show a wide range of outcomes, [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
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2026-06-12
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https://doi.org/10.3205/26isfam040
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Diversity and Impact of Dance
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Dance movement therapy and dance interventions for people living with dementia: a PRISMA scoping review on health and well-being outcomes, assessments, and interventions

Clara Cornaro, Sabine Koch
German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Diversity and Impact of Dance
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Dance movement therapy and dance interventions for people living with dementia: a PRISMA scoping review on health and well-being outcomes, assessments, and interventions

Clara Cornaro, Sabine Koch
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Abstract

Background: Living with dementia is an increasing reality for many older adults and their caregivers. Dance movement therapy (DMT) and dance interventions are receiving attention as non-verbal, embodied approaches to engage people with dementia and reduce symptoms. Studies show a wide range of outcomes, [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Heidelberg University (DE), University for the Creative Arts (GB), Heidelberg University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Diversity and Impact of Dance
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