Dance as physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of women suffering from tumour

Mrta Szalai 1,2, Anna Szirmai 3, Nikolett Fuchs, Imre Boncz 4, Tams Szalai 1, Ildik Kriszbacher 1
1 Doctoral 2National

School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pcs, Hungary Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Pcs Psychology Doctoral Program ELTE PPK, Budapest 4 Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pcs, Hungary
3 Behaviour

BACKGROUND

In Hungary annually 35,000 people die because of malignant cancer. The main characteristics of the treatment of cancer are multidisciplinary and complex approach. The aim of our examination was to measure the effectiveness of dance rehabilitation group of female patients suffering from malignant tumours, and the changes of lifestyle and social support of patients.
METHODS

Table I. Descriptive statistics of the dance and control group regarding age and the location and stadium of the tumour. There are no significant differences between the groups on these dimensions.

Our examination is descriptive, prospective and quantitative. Female patients suffering from malignant cancer illnesses were examined with random sampling method between 2005- 2009. Follow-up was implemented a year later. Data was collected with standardised (F-SoZu, EORTC-QLQ-C30, Campbell) and own-designed questionnaires. Data of 175 patients were processed. Statistical analysis was made with SPSS 17.
RESULTS

Figure 1. EORTC-QLQ C30 ratings of the two group, compared at both measures. Difference significances are indicated with *(p<0,05) and ** (p<0,01).

The dance and the control group did not significantly differ in age, location or status of the tumour. The health-related quality of life did differ significantly in the groups, at both measures. The change in the degree of QoL was significant in both groups between the two measures. Regarding social support the two groups differ significantly at both measures and the change within the groups between the two measures shows a significantly more positive difference in the dance group. Finally global satisfaction with life was higher in the dance group in both measures. The two groups differ in the degree of change, again for the benefit of the dance group.
CONCLUSION

Figure 2. F-SoZu ratings of the two group, compared at both measures. Difference significances are indicated with *(p<0,05) and ** (p<0,01).

Despite physical status similarities, dance group participants express a significantly more positive subjective evaluation of their status. Dance can be applied as a holistic rehabilitation method, which may help women to return actively to society. In addition this group needs less investment form the state and does not charge the Social Insurance Fund.

Figure 3. Campbell satisfaction with life ratings of the two group, compared at both measures. Difference significances are indicated with *(p<0,05) and ** (p<0,01). ISPOR 14th Annual European Congress Madrid, Spain 5-8 November, 2011 ID: PCN 15 Poster Session III. 8th November, 2011 Corresponding author: Prof. Dr. Ildik Kriszbacher MSc, PhD Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pcs, H-7621 Pcs, Vrsmarty St 4. Hungary e-mail: ildiko.kriszbacher@etk.pte.hu