Graduate Research School Available Projects The role of partner dancing on biopsychosocial status of older adults and their significant others

The role of partner dancing on biopsychosocial status of older adults and their significant others

Title of Project

The role of partner dancing on biopsychosocial status of older adults and their significant others

Advisor/s

Dr Carol Flavell

College or Research Centre

College of Healthcare Sciences

Summary of Project

The project will recruit a sample of community dwelling older adults at risk of falls and their carers or significant others. Individuals will participate in weekly small group partnered dance sessions supervised by a qualified dance instructor and physiotherapist. The effect of the dance intervention on a battery of balance, physical function, mental health, and quality of life will be assessed to evaluate the benefits of partnered dancing.

Dr Carol Flavell

carol.flavell@jcu.edu.au

https://research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio/carol.flavell

Key Words

Physiotherapy; dance; biopsychosocial

Would suit an applicant who

has an ability to work with older adults at risk of falls, basic experience in dance. Higher Degree Research only i.e. PhD or MPhil (intercalated MD-PhD & MD-MPhil), Extra-curricular only (Represents research work experience opportunities during spare time and holidays), Both HDR and Extra-curricular, Honours students.

Updated: 21 Oct 2022