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Dance Movement Therapy and Mild Cognitive Impairment: Exploring Mind–Body Connection to support cognitive and emotional well-being. Ann Way (12156615) Allied health and rehabilitation science not elsewhere classified Mild cognitive impairment dance movement therapy (DMT) body min connection well being qualitative study (9) <p dir="ltr">Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is recognised as a diagnostic entity where individuals experience greater memory or thinking difficulties than expected for their age. It is considered a transitional stage between normal ageing and dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Dance movement therapy (DMT) is emerging as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for people with neurodegenerative diseases. The study included 23 one-hour exploratory interviews (semi-structured, online and in-person). Theme development was used to design a DMT programme to support individuals living with MCI and their families.</p> 2026-10-01T00:02:32Z Image Poster 10.17608/k6.auckland.34037226.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/poster/Dance_Movement_Therapy_and_Mild_Cognitive_Impairment_Exploring_Mind_Body_Connection_to_support_cognitive_and_emotional_well-being_/34037226 CC BY 4.0 Open Access after 2028-10-01