“A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DANCE THERAPY ON THE LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS OF SELECTED NURSING COLLEGES OF SHIMLA (H.P.).”

Abstract

Background:Stress is inevitable to human and the reactions vary from individual to individual. During nursing education and training, students are frequently exposed to stressors which may affect their performance. Dance therapy has positive impact on stress.

Aim: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in selected nursing colleges of Shimla, (H.P) with objective to assess the effectiveness of dance therapy on the level of stress.

Methodology: The study adopted quasi-experimental design. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 60 Nursing students. Modified Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess the level of stress before and after the dance therapy.