title: Implementing a novel dance intervention in rehabilitation: perceived barriers and facilitators.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To identify clinicians' perceptions regarding the facilitators and barriers to the use of dance in rehabilitation.
  
  
  METHODS
  This study used a qualitative descriptive design. Three focus groups were conducted with clinicians across three purposively selected rehabilitation centers. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Fourteen allied health-care professionals (six occupational therapists, six physical therapists, and two social workers) with previous dance experience participated in this study. Four main themes emerged from the analysis representing the personal and organizational factors influencing on the implementation of dance interventions: (1) Clinician's dance experience and training, (2) Interest and personal beliefs towards using dance as a potential intervention, (3) Support from the organization of the institution, and (4) Available resources. Although each site was different, the main factors acting as barriers and facilitators were similar for all three sites.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The identification of the barriers and facilitators to implementing dance in rehabilitation is the first step to support the translation of knowledge about dance. A tailored approach designed for clinicians and managers should address the main barriers to knowledge use about dance, as a potential rehabilitation modality for individuals with disabilities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Personal and organizational factors can act simultaneously as barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a dance intervention. Lack of time for professional development and lack of support from the organization are the main barriers to the uptake of knowledge about dance in rehabilitation. A knowledge translation strategy addressing the barriers to knowledge use is helpful for clinicians and managers facilitating the implementation of dance in rehabilitation settings.
authors.affiliation: School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University , Montreal, Quebec , Canada .
authors.forename: Marika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Demers
authors.forename: Aliki
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wittich
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McKinley
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003614:Dance Therapy; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical
keywords: Barriers; dance intervention; evidence-based practice; knowledge translation; occupational therapy; physical therapy