Systematic Use of Song and Music in Dementia Care: Health Care Providers’ Experiences

Else Mari Ruberg Ekra,1 Bjørg Dale2 1Institute of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Grimstad NO-4898, Norway; 2Centre of Caring Research – Southern Norway, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, Grimstad NO-4898, NorwayCorrespondence: Else Mari...

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Main Authors: Ekra EMR, Dale B
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Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/systematic-use-of-song-and-music-in-dementia-care-health-care-provider-peer-reviewed-article-JMDH
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description Else Mari Ruberg Ekra,1 Bjørg Dale2 1Institute of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Grimstad NO-4898, Norway; 2Centre of Caring Research – Southern Norway, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, Grimstad NO-4898, NorwayCorrespondence: Else Mari Ruberg Ekra Email else.m.ekra@uia.noBackground and Aim: Using song and music in a systematic way in residential dementia care may have several positive impacts on the patients, as well as the care providers. The aim of this study was to explore how health care providers experienced taking responsibility for conducting a song and music program in dementia care in nursing homes.Methods: An explorative, qualitative study design was used. Focus groups were formed by 17 health care providers from 3 different nursing homes. These providers had experience implementing and using the “Gjenklang” (“reverberation”) song and music program especially developed for people with dementia. Focus group interviews were transcribed verbatim, and systematic text condensation was used for analysing the data.Results: Three categories with associated subcategories emerged from the analysis process. The categories were 1) the music program increased the staff’s consciousness and awareness; 2) the music program evoked the patients’ emotions and reactions; and 3) maintaining enthusiasm over time.Conclusion: The general opinion among the participants was that using the song and music program in a systematic and planned way had many benefits and positive impacts on the patients, as well as the staff. However, it was challenging to make it a part of the daily routine. Thus, it is important that the leaders of the units take responsibility to ensure continuity and maintain engagement among the staff over time.Keywords: dementia, music therapy, music program, qualitative, focus group interviews, nursing homes
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spelling doaj.art-8520f0fb16884fe089e5fd791a2b70592022-12-21T22:55:51ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare1178-23902020-02-01Volume 1314315151703Systematic Use of Song and Music in Dementia Care: Health Care Providers’ ExperiencesEkra EMRDale BElse Mari Ruberg Ekra,1 Bjørg Dale2 1Institute of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Grimstad NO-4898, Norway; 2Centre of Caring Research – Southern Norway, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, Grimstad NO-4898, NorwayCorrespondence: Else Mari Ruberg Ekra Email else.m.ekra@uia.noBackground and Aim: Using song and music in a systematic way in residential dementia care may have several positive impacts on the patients, as well as the care providers. The aim of this study was to explore how health care providers experienced taking responsibility for conducting a song and music program in dementia care in nursing homes.Methods: An explorative, qualitative study design was used. Focus groups were formed by 17 health care providers from 3 different nursing homes. These providers had experience implementing and using the “Gjenklang” (“reverberation”) song and music program especially developed for people with dementia. Focus group interviews were transcribed verbatim, and systematic text condensation was used for analysing the data.Results: Three categories with associated subcategories emerged from the analysis process. The categories were 1) the music program increased the staff’s consciousness and awareness; 2) the music program evoked the patients’ emotions and reactions; and 3) maintaining enthusiasm over time.Conclusion: The general opinion among the participants was that using the song and music program in a systematic and planned way had many benefits and positive impacts on the patients, as well as the staff. However, it was challenging to make it a part of the daily routine. Thus, it is important that the leaders of the units take responsibility to ensure continuity and maintain engagement among the staff over time.Keywords: dementia, music therapy, music program, qualitative, focus group interviews, nursing homeshttps://www.dovepress.com/systematic-use-of-song-and-music-in-dementia-care-health-care-provider-peer-reviewed-article-JMDHdementiamusic therapymusic programqualitativefocus group interviewsnursing homes
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Systematic Use of Song and Music in Dementia Care: Health Care Providers’ Experiences
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
dementia
music therapy
music program
qualitative
focus group interviews
nursing homes
title Systematic Use of Song and Music in Dementia Care: Health Care Providers’ Experiences
title_full Systematic Use of Song and Music in Dementia Care: Health Care Providers’ Experiences
title_fullStr Systematic Use of Song and Music in Dementia Care: Health Care Providers’ Experiences
title_full_unstemmed Systematic Use of Song and Music in Dementia Care: Health Care Providers’ Experiences
title_short Systematic Use of Song and Music in Dementia Care: Health Care Providers’ Experiences
title_sort systematic use of song and music in dementia care health care providers rsquo experiences
topic dementia
music therapy
music program
qualitative
focus group interviews
nursing homes
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