Arts and Dementia: Using Participatory Music Making to Improve Acute Dementia Care in Hospital Environments: Findings from Evaluation Research
Arts and Dementia: Using Participatory Music Making to Improve Acute Dementia Care in Hospital Environments: Findings from Evaluation Research
Author(s):*Listed Alphabetically
Ball K, Daykin N, Hayden R, Henry A, Parry B, Platten B, Walters D
Year of Publication:
2016
Publisher(s):
University of Winchester
Publication Type:
Report
Abstract:
This pilot study sought to examine the effects of a 10 week period of weekly music sessions on the health and wellbeing of patients with dementia. It did so by exploring the responses of participants (patients, carers and staff) to the music programme, and by comparing the ward environment during the music intervention period with an equivalent usual care period of 10 weeks in the previous year.
The study used mixed methods including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. Qualitative methods included participant observation, semi-structured interviews and focus groups with patients, visitors, the musician and staff. The research included an action research component in which care staff worked together in a small group to reflect on learning from the project.
Main Focus: Physical Health
Context: Hospital
Participant Group: Older Adults
Art Forms: Music
Access Type: Free Download
APA Citation:
Daykin, N., Walters, D., Ball, K., et al. (2016). Arts and Dementia: Using Participatory Music Making to Improve Acute Dementia Care in Hospital Environments: An Exploratory Study. UK: University of Winchester.