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Dance and Movement Program Improves Quality-of-Life Measures in Breast Cancer Survivors

Sandel, Susan L., Judge, James O., Landry, Nora, Faria, Lynn, Ouellette, Robbie, Majczak, Marta·2005·Cancer Nursing

Abstract

A pilot research study was conducted at 2 cancer centers in Connecticut to determine the effect of a dance and movement program on quality of life and shoulder function in breast cancer survivors treated within the prior 5 years. Thirty-five women completed the trial that included a 12-week intervention, using The Lebed Method, Focus on Healing Through Movement and Dance. The study design was a randomized control trial with a wait list control group crossover to active treatment in weeks 13 to 25, with the treatment group receiving the program in weeks 1 to 12, and no program in weeks 13 to 25. Outcome measures were the Breast Cancer Quality of Life (FACT-B), Shoulder range of motion (ROM), and Body Image Scale. FACT-B significantly improved in the intervention group at 13 weeks from 102.0 +/- 15.8 to 116.7 +/- 16.9, compared to the wait list group 108.1 +/- 16.4 to 107.1 +/- 21.3 (time x group effect, P = .008). During the crossover phase, the FACT-B score increased in the wait list group and was stable in the treatment group. The overall effect of the training at 26 weeks was significant (time effect, P = .03), and the order of training was also significant (P = .015). Shoulder ROM increased in both groups at 13 weeks--15 degrees and 8 degrees in the intervention and wait list groups (Time effect, P = .03; time x group, P = .58). Body Image improved similarly in both groups at 13 weeks (time effect, P = .001; time x group, P = .25), and at 26 weeks. There was no significant effect of the order of training for these outcome measures. A dance movement program that addressed the physical and emotional needs of women following treatment for breast cancer substantially improved a breast cancer-specific quality-of-life measure. Larger studies are justified to determine the acceptability of this therapy as part of the continuum of care for breast cancer survivors.

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Authors
Sandel, S. L., Judge, J. O., Landry, N., Faria, L., Ouellette, R., & Majczak, M.
Affiliations
  • Midstate Medical Center (US)
  • University of Connecticut (US)
Venue
Cancer Nursing
Published
2005-07
Volume
28
Issue
4
Pages
301???309
ISSN
0162-220X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1966854469
Cited by
232
References
25
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FWCI
2.18
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Cancer Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
University of Connecticut
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Diversity and Impact of Dance
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Women's cancer prevention and management
Keywords
dance therapy, breast cancer survivors, quality of life, shoulder range of motion, body image, FACT-B, exercise intervention, survivorship care
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Analysis of Variance, Body Image, Breast Neoplasms, Connecticut, Dance Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Female, Humans, Lymphedema, Middle Aged, Postoperative Care, Quality of Life, Range of Motion, Articular, Cross-Over Studies, Shoulder Pain

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