Brazilian dance self-perceived impacts on quality of life of people with Parkinson's.

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) causes several motor and non-motor symptoms, resulting in negative impacts on physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of people with PD quality of life. Dance has been considered as a potential non-pharmacological intervention to improve people with PD motor and non-motor symptoms, thereby enhancing quality of life. Purpose: To analyze the self-perceive impacts of Brazilian Dance on the quality of life (physical, mental, emotional, and social) of PwPD, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Fourteen participants from the "Dança & Parkinson" project were included in this qualitative study. Data collection instruments consisted of a profile and personal data sheet; assessment of accessibility to the online dance classes; Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment by phone call; and semi-structured interview conducted through ZOOM video call. The participants characterization data were calculated using mean, standard deviation, and percentages with the Excel Program version 2013. Qualitative data was analyzed using the Thematic Analysis technique in the Nvivo, version 8.0, qualitative analysis of text, sound, and video program. Results: The participants reported facing various challenges in dealing with PD, which negatively impact their quality of life. However, their resilience, acceptance, and dedication to treatment play an important role in coping with the issues related to the disease. Brazilian dance, both in-person before the COVID-19 pandemic and online during the pandemic, led the participants to perceive improvements in physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of quality of life. Conclusion: The Brazilian dance appears to have a positive impact on the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of the participants' quality of life, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A modalidade de ritmos como prática de recreação e lazer nos espaços públicos da região metropolitana de Belém / The modality of rhythms as a practice of recreation and leisure in public spaces in the metropolitan region of Belém

O objetivo do trabalho é retratar a importância da modalidade de Ritmos nos espaços públicos da Região Metropolitana de Belém. Esse trabalho foi uma revisão integrativa de caráter descritivo, com o intuito de elaborar uma síntese de dados com fundamentação em materiais já elaborados contidos na literatura científica. Através dos resultados e de nossa discussão identificamos que as aulas de ritmos são essenciais para quem busca o lazer e saúde nos espaços públicos da Região Metropolitana de Belém, pois a prática dessa atividade nesses ambientes ao ar livre traz movimentação, saúde, diversão e troca de experiências no decorrer das aulas e na aprendizagem dos indivíduos. Com isso, a importância da preservação desses espaços quando se trata de relação à cidade-natureza é primordial, para que haja um equilíbrio na sociedade e que atenda a todas as comunidades.

The objective of the work is to portray the importance of the modality of Rhythms in the public spaces of the Metropolitan Region of Belém. This work was an integrative review of a descriptive nature, with the aim of elaborating a synthesis of data based on materials already prepared contained in the scientific literature. Through the results and our discussion, we identified that rhythm classes are essential for those who seek leisure and health in public spaces in the Metropolitan Region of Belém, since the practice of this activity in these outdoor environments brings movement, health, fun and exchange of experiences. experiences in the course of classes and in the learning of individuals. With this, the importance of preserving these spaces when it comes to the city-nature is paramount, so that there is a balance in society and that serves all communities.

Academias ao ar livre em Castanhal, uma opção de lazer e convívio social? o perfil e discurso do usuário / Academies outdoors in castanhal, an option of leisure and social covenant? the user's profile and speech

Esta pesquisa objetivou compreender o perfil e discurso do usuário de academias ao ar livre no município de Castanhal. Esta é uma pesquisa qualitativa, tendo como instrumento de pesquisa um questionário estruturado. A pesquisa foi dividida em duas grandes etapas, sendo elas: 1- visita in loco com aplicação do questionário estruturado e do termo de livre consentimento; 2- analise dos dados coletado. A primeira etapa ocorreu nos meses de setembro e outubro de 2017. Os pontos de coleta de dados foram a Praça do Estrela e a Praça da Bíblia, tendo sido entrevistados 15 pessoas em cada praça, totalizando 30 entrevistados. Dentre os resultados obtidos temse que 70% dos usuários das AAL entrevistados são do sexo feminino, e que estes entrevistados apresentam idade média de 48,83 anos. Mais de 53% (exatamente 53,33%) estão com sobrepeso e mais de 26% estão com obesidade. É unanime o discurso de que o projeto contribui para a interação social, onde muitos dos usuários criaram laços de amizade entre si, buscando ajudar-se na realização dos exercícios e motivar para não se ausentarem das AAL. Conclui-se que as AAL em Castanhal tem grande importância, tanto para oportunizar a realização de atividades físicas pela população, bem como serem espaços de relações sociais.

This research aimed to understand the profile and discourse of the user of outdoor gyms in the municipality of Castanhal. This is a qualitative research, having as a research instrument a structured questionnaire. The research was divided into two main stages, namely: 1 - on - site visit, application of the structured questionnaire and free consent term; 2- Analysis of the data collected. The first stage occurred in September and October 2017. Data collection points were Praça do Estrela and Praça da Biblia, and 15 people were interviewed in each square, totaling 30 respondents. Among the results obtained, 70% of the AAL users interviewed are female, and that these interviewees have a mean age of 48.83 years. More than 53% (exactly 53.33%) are overweight and more than 26% are obese. It is unanimous the discourse that the project contributed to social interaction, where many of the users created bonds of friendship with each other, seeking to help in the accomplishment of the exercises and motivate not to be absent from AAL. It is concluded that the AAL in Castanhal is of great importance, both to provide opportunities for physical activities by the population, as well as spaces of social relations.