Dancing for Brain Health and Mobility: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Implementation of Virtual GERAS DANCE Across Diverse Settings

Patricia Hewston, Caroline Marr, Esther Coker, George Ioannidis, Courtney C. Kennedy, Genevieve Hladysh, Ali Dashti, Sharon Marr, Alexandra Papaioannou, Geras Centre for Aging Research, Hamilton Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, School of Nursing, McMaster University, Department of Health Research and Methods, McMaster University, YMCA of Hamilton, Unity Health Toronto

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on October 30, 2025

Abstract

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This study examines the implementation of virtual GERAS DANCE in community, hospital, and long-term care (LTC) settings. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we conducted surveys and semi-structured interviews. Key CFIR ...