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1 – 1 of 1Kholid Rosyidi Muhammad Nur, Tantut Susanto, Rismawan Adi Yunanto, Latifa Aini Susumaningrum and Hanny Rasni
This study examined the influence of traditional dance “Molong Kopi” for maintaining health status of older adult (OA) in long-term care of Indonesia.
Abstract
Purpose
This study examined the influence of traditional dance “Molong Kopi” for maintaining health status of older adult (OA) in long-term care of Indonesia.
Design/methodology/approach
A randomized control trial study conducted 21 of OA intervention group and 20 of OA control group. Molong Kopi dance intervention was carried out for eight weeks. Health status was measured on blood pressure, risk for fall, balance and quality of sleep of OA.
Findings
There was a significant differences between the intervention group and the control group on systole blood pressure, fall risk and sleep quality (p < 0.05). The number of OA who were not at risk for fall after the intervention were increased from 14 to 38%. The quality of sleep of OA was also changed to good sleep quality from 43 to 90%.
Originality/value
Molong Kopi dance in OA can reduce systolic blood pressure, reduce the risk of falls and improve sleep quality better.
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