A Good Time to Dance? A Mixed-Methods Approach of the Effects of Dance Movement Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients During and After Radiotherapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rainbow T. H. Ho ◽  
Phyllis H. Y. Lo ◽  
Mai Yee Luk
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Movement Therapy ◽  
Good Time ◽  
Dance Movement Therapy ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach

scholarly journals Dance/Movement Therapy as an Intervention in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Natalja Fatkulina ◽  
Vaiva Hendrixson ◽  
Alona Rauckiene-Michealsson ◽  
Justina Kievisiene ◽  
Arturas Razbadauskas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Movement Therapy ◽  
Dance Movement Therapy ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
The Impact

Aim. In this paper, we systematically review the evidence looking at the effect of dance/movement therapy (DMT) and mental health outcomes and quality of life in breast cancer patients. Method. The literature search was done with the databases PubMed (MEDLINE), EBSCO, and Cochrane Central by using the following search words: “dancing/dance/movement therapy,” “breast cancer/neoplasms/carcinoma/tumour” or “mammary cancer,” “mental health,” and “quality of life.” Ninety-four articles were found. Only empirical interventional studies (N = 6) were selected for the review: randomised controlled trials (RCT) (n = 5) and non-RCT (n = 1). PRISMA guidelines were used. Results. Data from 6 studies including 385 participants who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, were of an average age of 55.7 years, and had participated in DMT programmes for 3–24 weeks were analysed. In each study, the main outcomes that were measured were quality of life, physical activity, stress, and emotional and social well-being. Different questionnaires were used for the evaluation of outcomes. The mental health of the participants who received DMT intervention improved: they reported a better quality of life and decreased stress, symptoms, and fatigue. Conclusion. We found only six studies for review, and some had a small number of participants. However, our findings indicate that DMT could be successfully used as a complimentary therapy in addition to standard cancer treatment for improving the quality of life and mental health of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. More research is needed to evaluate the complexity of the impact of complimentary therapies. It is possible that DMT could be more effective if used with other therapies.

Dance/Movement Therapy and Breast Cancer Care

2017 ◽  
pp. 882-902
Author(s):  
Ilene A. Serlin ◽  
Nancy Goldov ◽  
Erika Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Movement Therapy ◽  
Dance Movement Therapy ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Women's Lives ◽  
Life Trajectory

Breast cancer causes the second highest mortality rate for any type of cancer. The illness, treatment, and side-effects can impact a woman’s identity, body image, and ability to function. Medical dance/movement therapy (MDMT) is a holistic therapeutic method uniquely suited to working with women with breast cancer. This chapter describes MDMT as an intervention that, through a safe and supportive environment that encourages creativity, can help develop psycho, social, and spiritual dimensions of women’s lives at a time when their life trajectory has been interrupted. It explores ways in which MDMT can enable women to rebuild their sense of self and their worlds. Arguments are put forward that create new meaning-making systems, confronting existential issues, and experiencing personal transformation through movement which can lead to enhanced wellbeing. A review of relevant literature is included to illustrate some key ideas of this work at individual, group, and ritual/community levels.

scholarly journals Social Support of Male Breast Cancer Patients—a Mixed-Methods Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 155798831987000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evamarie Midding ◽  
Sarah Maria Halbach ◽  
Christoph Kowalski ◽  
Rainer Weber ◽  
Rachel Würstlein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Male Breast Cancer ◽  
Male Breast ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
The Social

The aim of this study is to explore the social support of male breast cancer patients (MBCP) in Germany. In particular, three aspects of social support focus on (a) the used resources within the social environment, (b) the received support, and (c) the differences of used social support between MBCP. A mixed-methods design is applied including data of qualitative interviews ( N = 27 MBCP) and a written questionnaire ( N = 100 MBCP). MBCP use different resources of support from their social environment like partners, family, friends, colleagues, other breast cancer patients, and medical experts. Mostly, MBCP receive emotional and informational support. They often receive emotional support from their partners and informational support from medical experts. Different types of social support usage can be identified dependent on age, occupation, and severity of disease. The older the patients and the less the disease severity, the less social support MBCP use. Within cancer care, partners and the closer social environment should be included more as they are a key resource for MBCP. As health-care professions might also be an important resource of support for MBCP, further research should examine this resource.

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