Effects of a dance program on psychophysiological variables in hospitalized patients with depression: A mixed model approach

This study intended to examine the effects of two programs, pharmacological treatment vs. + Dance Program (DP), on perception self-efficacy, depression, and heart rate variability (HRV) in hospitalized patients with major depressive disorder (MDD); The primary caregiver's was also considered recorded. sample consisted 27 (pharmacological = 14 DP 13) who were admitted IMSS Psychiatric Hospital, a diagnosis MDD. There significant increase self-efficacy group after (Z 3.19, p < .01), but not 0.126, > .01). Regarding greater decrease found group. In HRV there differences only rate, showing reduction due impact time factor factor. As for results interview caregivers, their perceptions indicate that dance is an activity can fortify recovery process family members. conclusion, program moderate vigorous intensity conjunction reduces symptoms increases resulting benefit patients. Similarly, caregivers involved this highlighted importance as option support standard depression.