Evaluating the impact of virtual Rock Steady Boxing program on Parkinson's disease, 2025

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Exn

Identifier: b7932440

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The collection consists of dissertations written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate Occupational Therapy program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.

During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the Monmouth University Library, together with the University's Graduate School and School of Education, began providing open access to select full-text digital versions of current theses and dissertations through links to the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global website in the Library's Online Public Access Catalog. Links to these open access digital publications can also be found in the "External Documents" section under any conforming titles that are listed among the holdings itemized in the collection inventory for this finding aid.

Dates

Creation: 2025

Creator

Exner, Erin (2000- ) (Author, Person)
Garcia, Andrea (Thesis advisor, Person)
Hackenberg, Gabrielle (1986- ) (Thesis advisor, Person)
Patro, John (1985- ) (Thesis advisor, Person)

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Full Extent

1 Items (print book) : 45 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Importance: Adults with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are provided the opportunity to participate in Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), a program designed to improve balance, reduce fall risk, enhance motor skills and promote overall well-being. This research highlights the need for targeted, accessible exercise programs and aims to demonstrate the benefits of RSB in improving balance, independence and reducing fall risk (Regan et al., 2024).

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a six week Virtual RSB Program in improving balance, independence and reducing fall risk in PD patients.

Design: Mixed-method case study design

Setting: Virtual community-based wellness program

Participant: The participant was selected through convenience sampling, met inclusion criteria of PD diagnosis with balance deficits, age ≥35 years, physical activity capability and informed consent.

Intervention: Six week virtual RSB program

Outcomes and Measures: Quantitative measures of pre/post assessments including Timed Up and Go (Tug), 30 Second Sit to Stand (STS) and 4-Stage Balance Scale. Qualitative measures of pre/post self-reported surveys.

Results: Improvements in static balance and postural control with increased time on 4-Stage Balance Scale (single leg stance). However, a decline in TUG and 4-Stage Balance Scale (tandem stance) suggest inconsistent balance control. This highlights that RSB was effective, but additional intervention is required. Qualitative results revealed increased independence and a positive psychosocial impact.

Conclusion and Relevance: Interprofessional collaboration in Virtual RSB demonstrates efficiency in enhancing balance, independence and reducing fall risk. Further interventions and technological refinements are required to ensure greater participation. EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF THE ROCK STEADY BOXING PROGRAM 3

What This Article Adds: Insights into barriers affecting participation in RSB.