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Analysis of Research Trends in Dance/Movement Therapy for Cancer Survivors

  • The Korean Journal of Dance Studies
  • Abbr : KRSDS
  • 2023, 90(1), pp.83-104
  • DOI : 10.16877/kjds.90.1.202303.83
  • Publisher : The Korean Society for Dance Studies
  • Research Area : Arts and Kinesiology > Dance
  • Received : February 13, 2023
  • Accepted : March 10, 2023
  • Published : March 30, 2023

Lee, Jung Gui 1 KO, KYUNG SOON 1

1전주대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to analyze research trends in dance/movement therapy(DMT) forcancer survivors in the last 10 years. After reviewing 127 research articles, the researchers identified atotal of 15 studies at met the inclusion criteria. The research methods used were quantitative researchmethods (8), qualitative research methods (5), and mixed research methods (2). Participants ranged inage from 20 to 90 years old and the duration of total DMT session varied from a single 9 hour sessionto 2 years. The gender distribution in the research was female(13), male(1) and male and female(1). Treatment goals were mainly stress management, anxiety and fatigue reduction, pain management,improvement in quality of life, and increases energy. DMT was usually offered in group therapyformats to facilitate social support. This study is expected to help cancer survivors recover theirphysical and mental health and return to healthy daily lives.

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