A mixed-method systematic review to investigate the effect of group singing on health related quality of life

Reagon, Carly; Gale, Nichola S.; Enright, Stephanie; Mann, Mala; Deursen, Robert William Martin Van

doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2016.03.017

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“…FCG participants in our study spoke of these strains and stated that the empathy they experienced from and for other FCG was something they “didn’t find anywhere else” (FCG2) even among other family members. Group singing, which is known to have a strong impact on the development of social connections among people with chronic health conditions (including dementia) and also healthy populations ( Gridley et al, 2011 ; Clark and Harding, 2012 ; McDermott et al, 2013 ; Reagon et al, 2016 ), acted as a conduit for the development of important new relationships among FCG. Participants in this study further suggested that the importance of these bonds between FCG would likely grow with decline in health and eventual death of their loved ones with dementia.…”

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“…Individual benefits from group singing reported by participants in this study (Theme 5) are widely reported. Evidence from systematic reviews recognize the positive influence from active group singing participation on outcomes measuring quality of life, mood, anxiety and depression both for people with chronic health conditions including dementia ( Clark and Harding, 2012 ; McDermott et al, 2013 ; Reagon et al, 2016 ) and healthy populations ( Clift et al, 2008 ). Consistent with our findings, other qualitative research examining group singing for PwD/FCG dyads also suggest that participants experience mental stimulation, enjoyment, and improved feelings of social confidence and self-esteem ( Camic et al, 2013 ; Osman et al, 2016 ; Unadkat et al, 2017 ).…”

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Community-Dwelling People Living With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers Experience Enhanced Relationships and Feelings of Well-Being Following Therapeutic Group Singing: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis

2018

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The progression of dementia can severely compromise interpersonal connection and relationship quality between people living with dementia (PwD) and their family caregivers (FCG), leading to social isolation and poor quality of life for both. Therapeutic group singing (TGS) is a socially engaging, stimulating, and supportive pursuit that community-dwelling PwD and their FCG can participate in together. This study aimed to build on the findings from previous research by undertaking a thematic analysis of interviews with nine PwD (five women, four men; mean age = 79.1 years) and nine FCG (five women, four men; mean age = 75.7 years). The interviews explored participants’ perspectives and experiences of a 20-week TGS intervention, underpinned by Kitwood’s model of person-centered care. Inductive thematic analysis resulted in the emergence of five themes which described how TGS for PwD and their FCG: (1) included supportive therapeutic facilitation and design features; (2) made group singing more accessible; (3) fostered new empathic friendships; (4) enhanced relationships between PwD and FCG; and (5) led to personal feelings of wellbeing for both PwD and FCG. Affinity with others who had similar life experiences and challenges created a sense of mutual understanding and camaraderie, which made group singing accessible without fear of judgment and social stigmas. For some PwD/FCG dyads, TGS meant they could continue a lifelong passion for singing together, while others enjoyed participating in singing together for the first time. Both PwD and FCG participants described personal feelings of acceptance, improved social confidence, mood, and purpose. Further, participants valued mental stimulation from TGS such as learning new skills and memory support. A model explaining relationships between themes suggests that TGS with person-centered facilitation features for PwD/FCG dyads led to affinity among group members with ripple effects, which enhanced accessibility to group singing, the formation of empathic friendships, PwD/FCG relationship quality, and personal wellbeing for both PwD and FCG. Psychoemotional, social and cognitive benefits from TGS described by participants in this study are known to promote self-identity, healthy relationships, and quality of life. This research highlights a need for improved availability of TGS for community-dwelling PwD/FCG dyads.

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Community-Dwelling People Living With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers Experience Enhanced Relationships and Feelings of Well-Being Following Therapeutic Group Singing: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis

2018

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“…This study concurs with previous studies recommending future research to include both larger controlled and in-depth qualitative studies. 48 liMitations The authors would like to acknowledge a number of limitations with this study. The 4-point Likert scale utilised to acquire responses could have been increased to a more expansive scale or include an option of 'Don't Know' or 'Unsure'.…”

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Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study

Moss

Lynch

O'Donoghue

2017

Perspect Public Health

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Choral singing elicits a positive response in the chorister across a plethora of domains. This research confirms previous findings on the health benefits of singing but offers evidence from the largest sample of singers to date. However, results are based on self-perceptions of choristers, and findings are, therefore, limited. Results may be used as a base on which to develop further research in this area. It also provides confirmatory evidence to support choral singing as a means of improving wellbeing in many populations, including but not limited to workplaces, schools, nursing homes, communities and churches.

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“…Social, because group singing requires reciprocity and empathy; in other words, we have to receive and give to others both socially and sonically (rather than just giving, as in a solo performance) (Richman 1993;Welch 2015). Psychosocial studies of group music-making have suggested that this has many benefits, including increasing individuals' confidence (Matarasso 1997), improving participants' health and wellbeing (Clift 2013;Fancourt et al 2016;Reagon et al 2016), and fostering social cohesion (Richman 1993). These studies support the position of community arts writers who consider the movement to be a powerful vehicle for expressing and appreciating difference, which leads to enhancement of individual people's and groups' social status (Clements 2016).…”

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Wellbeing and Integration through Community Music: The Role of Improvisation in a Music Group of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Local Community Members

Vougioukalou¹,

Dow²,

Bradshaw³

et al. 2019

Contemporary Music Review

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This paper discusses the link between community music improvisation and the integration of refugees, asylum seekers and local residents, and proposes a new way of thinking about priority-setting in refugee integration and rehabilitation support schemes. Drawing on observations and interviews with an integrated music group in Wales, we explore the effect of participating in structured musical activities and improvisation in weekly meetings, as well as at public performances in community arts events. We observed that embedding improvisation led to four outcomes. It (i) encouraged individual unscripted performances, instilling confidence in solo performance, (ii) gave individuals who had experienced displacement and marginalisation a chance to lead in a safe, performative space, (iii) gave other participants a chance to follow and accompany this piece instrumentally or vocally, drawing on their own cultural traditions and thus creating innovative cross-cultural pieces; and (iv) provided participants and audience members with a unique and unrepeated, uplifting experience that triggered their imaginations, and prompted questions and further discussion between participants. These findings suggest that the combination of structured musical activity and improvisation may help to foster a sense of wellbeing and social inclusion, shift power dynamics, and create a space for cross-cultural dialogue. These unique outcomes highlight how music can create a community of people from seemingly completely different locations or situations. Furthermore, the well-established Welsh choral traditions and local community arts provided a receptive environment for this diverse group of performers. Therefore, it was not just the musical activities but their connection to the wider local community arts scene that delivered these individual, collective and wider societal benefits.

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A mixed-method systematic review to investigate the effect of group singing on health related quality of life

Cited by 44 publications

References 26 publications

Community-Dwelling People Living With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers Experience Enhanced Relationships and Feelings of Well-Being Following Therapeutic Group Singing: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis

Community-Dwelling People Living With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers Experience Enhanced Relationships and Feelings of Well-Being Following Therapeutic Group Singing: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis

Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study

Wellbeing and Integration through Community Music: The Role of Improvisation in a Music Group of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Local Community Members

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