Dance and DMT have shown to provide psychotherapeutic qualities through the unique usage of kinesthetic movement, mind to body involvement, beneficial exercise components, and uncovering unconscious emotions. Current research has shown that dance and DMT can increase quality of life, mood, and physical and cognitive functions in those with geriatric disorders (Hackney & Earhart, 2009; Heiberger et al., 2013; Hokkanen et. al., 2008; Kattenstroth et al., 2010; Rösler et al., 2002). By utilizing DMT as an alternative form of treatment for geriatric disorders, it has the ability to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of the patient. Overall, dance and DMT incorporate the usage of Client-Centered therapy, the Jungian theories, and
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It could also contribute toward discovering further activities that could prevent the occurrence of geriatric disorders. Limitations of the research design include the potential external validity through the generalizability of the study to all geriatric disorder populations. Internal validity could be potentially threatened due to other factors that could be contributing to the results, such as other activities.
Furthermore, recommended future research could include the usage of reliable neuroimaging methods such as fMRI or EEG to further investigate the specific effects of DMT on cognitive functions; this will specifically be beneficial in further geriatric disorder research. Moving forward, studies could utilize larger sample sizes, fully-blinded randomized and controlled trials, and longitudinal follow-up. As substantial and reputable DMT research continues to increase and develop, researchers may even discover further benefits and possible further uses of dance and DMT for other types of health …show more content…
In contrast, patients with geriatric disorders who do not take part in dance and DMT treatment will not experience any improvements. Overall, dance and DMT may represent an important non-pharmacological contribution in diminishing the rate of cognitive and motor decline, decreased mood, and quality of life that is due to the progression of geriatric
It could also contribute toward discovering further activities that could prevent the occurrence of geriatric disorders. Limitations of the research design include the potential external validity through the generalizability of the study to all geriatric disorder populations. Internal validity could be potentially threatened due to other factors that could be contributing to the results, such as other activities.
Furthermore, recommended future research could include the usage of reliable neuroimaging methods such as fMRI or EEG to further investigate the specific effects of DMT on cognitive functions; this will specifically be beneficial in further geriatric disorder research. Moving forward, studies could utilize larger sample sizes, fully-blinded randomized and controlled trials, and longitudinal follow-up. As substantial and reputable DMT research continues to increase and develop, researchers may even discover further benefits and possible further uses of dance and DMT for other types of health …show more content…
In contrast, patients with geriatric disorders who do not take part in dance and DMT treatment will not experience any improvements. Overall, dance and DMT may represent an important non-pharmacological contribution in diminishing the rate of cognitive and motor decline, decreased mood, and quality of life that is due to the progression of geriatric