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The effect of dance movement therapy and walking interventions on loneliness and self-neglect in older people aged 65 and over: a randomized controlled trial

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07014-8

Published Online: 2026-01-24

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Authors

Das Gecim, Gozde Yildiz

Ustun, Gonca
Funding

Funding for this research was provided by:

This work was supported by the Research Fund of Amasya University (Project No.FMB-BAP 22-0535)
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Article History

Received: 15 September 2025

Accepted: 14 January 2026

First Online: 24 January 2026

Declarations

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: The study was approved by the Amasya University Ethics Committee. (date: 09.08.2022 and approval no: E- 30640013-050.01.04-83767). Then, the administrative permission was obtained from the Provincial Health Directorate of the province and the administration board of the hospital where the study was carried out. The study was conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Declaration of Helsinki. Written and verbal informed consent form was obtained from all of the participants, outlining the study’s purpose and benefits, their role in the study, the confidentiality of their information, and the voluntary nature of their participation. Permission to use the scales was obtained from the experts who developed them.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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