Effects of Dance and Movement Therapy (DMT) Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) on Quality of Life among Elderly Residing in Selected Old Age Homes of Haryana: A Quasi Experimental Study

Abstract

Elderly age group is a controversial issue as it is a natural process which presents a unique challenge for
every individual in society. Thus it is being considered that quality of life among elderly is poor due to
ignorance that is the vulnerable population. The objective of the study was to evaluate the quality of life
among elderly before and after administration of dance and movement therapy and progressive muscle
relaxation. Methodology: Quantitative research approach, quasi experimental non equivalent control group
pretest post test design, with Purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by using Modified WHOQOL
Bref questionnaire for assessing quality of life. Thus findings of the study showed effectiveness of
dance and movement therapy and progressive muscle relaxation on quality of life as the calculated Repeated
Measure Anova F value (DMT F=1027.03, p=0.00 and PMRF=496.31, p=0.00).Result also shows in PMR
group quality of life among elderly was found to be statistically significant with source of income and history
of chronic illness i.e (F=3.534, p =0.02) and (t= 2.922, p=0.00) and in DMT group quality of life among
elderly was found to be statistically significant with nature of previous occupation and history of chronic
illness i.e (F=2.935, p=0.05) and (t=2.408, p=0.02). Conclusion: DMT and PMR was effective intervention
given for 30 minutes at once daily for improving quality of life among elderly.