Effect of Dance on the Parameters of the ICF in Children With Functional Diversity

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Therapeutic dance: The protocol includes two sessions per week of therapeutic dance, during the months of October to May.

Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of a therapeutic dance program developed in a school environment on different parameters of structure and function, activity and participation according to the ICF framework in children with functional diversity.

Researchers will compare the effects of eight months of therapeutic dance classes (consisting of two one-hour sessions per week) on ICF parameters to the effects of no intervention.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). — Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention.
  Is an evidence-based outcome measure designed to capture a client's self-perception of performance in everyday living, over time.
• Goal Attainment Scale (GAS). — Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention.
  Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) is a method of scoring the extent to which patient's individual goals are achieved in the course of intervention.

Trial sites (1)

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