Background

This review examined whether dance-based interventions are effective in preventing falls, reducing risk of falls, or preventing fear of falls in older adults. It also provided an overview of the evidence for cost-effectiveness of dance-based interventions for falls prevention amongst older people.

This project was requested by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to support evidence-based decision making in the NHS and social/leisure care services. It explored investment in dance-based falls prevention interventions rather than strength and balance interventions.

Resources and further information

• Full report: Effectiveness of dance interventions on falls prevention in older adults: a rapid review (PDF)
• Executive summary: Effectiveness of dance interventions on falls prevention in older adults: a rapid review (PDF)
• Briefing summary: Effectiveness of dance interventions on falls prevention in older adults: a rapid review (PDF)
• Publication: Effectiveness of dance interventions for falls prevention in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis (Age and Ageing)

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