Barriers and facilitators in implementing an exercise-based injury prevention program for string players

Ajidahun, Adedayo Tunde; Myezwa, Hellen; Mudzi, Witness; Wood, Wendy-Ann

doi:10.3233/wor-193033

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“…Notably, our discussions indicated that the necessary changes to the program are relatively minor and relate to increasing simplicity and accessibility for compatibility and motivational purposes (Table 2). In the other implementation study in musicians 21 , three perceived barriers were identified for an injury prevention program for South African music schools: ‘time factor’, such as time constraints and scheduling compatibility, a lack of knowledge/information and challenging organisational structures. These findings seem to mirror our identification of compatibility and culture (which includes a lack of knowledge/information) as determinants.…”

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A qualitative study exploring the implementation determinants of rehabilitation and global wellness programs for orchestral musicians

2021

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Objective: To explore the facilitators and barriers to implementation of a pilot workplace rehabilitation and global wellness program for orchestral musicians. Design: Qualitative study comprising focus groups and interviews. Setting: Workplace of conservatory and orchestral musicians and administrators. Participants: Musicians, administrators and a conductor from two professional orchestras; tertiary-level orchestral students and an administrator from a conservatory of music. Interventions: We held four focus groups and two interviews to document the perspectives of the participants concerning the implementation determinants of a pilot workplace rehabilitation and wellness program (exercises and health-related education). Meetings consisted of questions based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Thematic content analysis was conducted using this same framework, with subcoding according to the Theoretical Domains Framework. Results: Fourteen musicians and five administrators participated. Results suggest that the implementation determinants for the pilot and future programs rely mainly on the Inner Setting, that is, what musicians refer to as ‘the music world’, specifically cultural elements such as pain beliefs (e.g. no pain no gain) and lack of resources and time (barriers). Characteristics of Individuals such as social influences amongst colleagues and beliefs about the consequences of self-care or lack thereof, and Intervention Characteristics such as complexity can be facilitators or barriers. All emerging themes have an undercurrent that lies in the Inner Setting. Conclusion: Musicians’ culture, currently a barrier, is a crucial determinant of rehabilitation and wellness program implementation in the orchestral musicians’ workplace. A focus on musicians’ workplace environment is necessary to optimise implementation and intervention impacts.

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“…The only two published studies did not use a theoretical framework and neither was in a population of orchestral musicians. 21,22 We perceived a need to systematically explore these determinants to better adapt the pilot program to the population and to facilitate knowledge translation and implementation.…”

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A qualitative study exploring the implementation determinants of rehabilitation and global wellness programs for orchestral musicians

2021

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“…A similar approach was performed in other countries such as Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany [13][14][15][16]. Other authors [17][18][19] have focused on music teachers and found that awkward posture and the many hours spent playing an instrument can contribute to injury. In the second category, some authors have studied, specifically, lower back pain [20][21][22], shoulder and neck pain [23,24], or lower extremities injuries [25] among teachers.…”

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Influence Variables in Occupational Injuries among Men Teachers

Rey-Merchán

López-Arquillos

2022

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Background: Occupational accidents suffered by male teachers can be a source of injury to different parts of the body and can lead to absence from work. However, there are only a limited number of studies focused on this topic; the current research evaluates the influence of the main variables associated with occupational injuries among male teachers. Methods: Logistic regression based on the calculation of the odds ratio (OR) was used on a sample of 42,878 occupational accidents suffered by male teachers in the period 2003–2018. Results: Male teachers under 45 years of age with less than one year of experience obtained better results for most types of injury. In contrast, those older than 45 years and with more experience obtained worse results. Conclusions: No single variable was detected with the same protective or risk effect through the different parts of the body injured. Teachers’ safety training adapted to risk profiles and injuries could improve accident rates in the education sector.

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“…In addition, qualitative findings facilitate the identification of contextual influences ( Jack, 2006 ). There is only a handful of qualitative studies investigating physical health in musicians ( Guptill, 2011 ; Schoeb and Zosso, 2012 ; Perkins et al, 2017 ; Ajidahun et al, 2019 ; Roos et al, 2021 ). A qualitative study using focus group discussions explored the implementation of exercise-based injury prevention programs for string players ( Ajidahun et al, 2019 ).…”

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“…There is only a handful of qualitative studies investigating physical health in musicians ( Guptill, 2011 ; Schoeb and Zosso, 2012 ; Perkins et al, 2017 ; Ajidahun et al, 2019 ; Roos et al, 2021 ). A qualitative study using focus group discussions explored the implementation of exercise-based injury prevention programs for string players ( Ajidahun et al, 2019 ). The participants in this study, including musicians and music tutors, suggested scheduling dedicated time for exercise activities within the program of the music school, rather than offering these activities in the one-to-one teaching sessions, since they are usually only 30 minutes long.…”

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Multiple Factors Influencing Healthy Performance for Pre-professional and Professional Classical Violinists: An Exploratory Study Focusing on Physical Health

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Musculoskeletal complaints are common in pre-professional and professional classical violinists and these complaints can affect violinists’ performance. Therefore, it is important to identify the factors that contribute to healthy performance in this population. Qualitative studies with a variety of stakeholders are able to provide insights from different perspectives into factors influencing healthy performance for the pre-professional and professional classical violinist. In the current small-scale, exploratory study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with various stakeholders; two classical violin students, one classical violin teacher, a physiotherapist, a professional classical violinist, who is also a performance coach, and a health specialist who also graduated as a professional classical violist. Thematic analysis was conducted using Atlas.ti 9. We identified six themes that were indicated as important by the participants in terms of ensuring healthy performance for the pre-professional and professional classical violinist. The themes were: (1) physical aspects (involved in playing the violin); (2) practice routine and techniques; (3) interaction between physical and mental aspects; (4) culture; (5) role of the main subject teacher; and (6) preventive measures. Furthermore, when asked specifically about the development of a physical screening tool, the participants indicated that such a tool should include multiple factors covering various regions of the body, the inclusion of a questionnaire on risk-factors, and follow-up measurements. Also, collaborations between health professionals and main subject teachers were recommended as part of the screening tool to increase commitment of participating students. The results of the current study are based on the opinions, attitudes, and ideas of a small, selected group of participants only and cannot be generalized to a wider group of violinists. More research is needed regarding factors influencing healthy performance, before conservatoires and professional orchestras can develop programs for a healthy playing environment for pre-professional and professional violinists.

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Barriers and facilitators in implementing an exercise-based injury prevention program for string players

Cited by 10 publications

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A qualitative study exploring the implementation determinants of rehabilitation and global wellness programs for orchestral musicians

A qualitative study exploring the implementation determinants of rehabilitation and global wellness programs for orchestral musicians

Influence Variables in Occupational Injuries among Men Teachers

Multiple Factors Influencing Healthy Performance for Pre-professional and Professional Classical Violinists: An Exploratory Study Focusing on Physical Health

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