Music for a While
Music for a While
Author(s):*Listed Alphabetically
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Year of Publication:
2016
Publisher(s):
Arts & Health South West
Publication Type:
Report
Abstract:
Music for a While’ was a partnership project led by Arts & Health South West (AHSW) working with the University of Winchester and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) to deliver music for people with dementia in three hospitals: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
Findings from the research showed some interesting trends including a decrease in the number of patients requiring anti agitation drugs, less falls recorded and that the length of stay was reduced.
Main Focus: Wellbeing / Quality of life
Research Purpose: Outcome Evaluation
Context: Hospital
Participant Group: Specific Physical Health Condition
Art Forms: Music
Access Type: Free Download