ABSTRACT

Background

Dementia can negatively impact the well-being of people living with dementia and their family carers. Research suggests that music psychosocial interventions are effective, safe alternatives to pharmacological interventions for the promotion of well-being . However, evidence is limited, and research gaps remain. This study explores how a community-based group singing intervention impacts the well-being of people with early-stage dementia and their family carers.

Methods

A phenomenological methodological approach was adopted. Participants engaged in a six-week group singing intervention facilitated by a music therapist in a community arts centre. Semi-structured interviews were conducted (n = 7).

Results

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis revealed four superordinate themes: (1) Social Connection; (2) Happiness and Rejuvenation; (3) Reconnection with the Self; and (4) Supporting the Carer–Cared-for Relationship.

Conclusions

Evidence of multidimensional enhancement of well-being, absence of adverse effects, and accessibility of this musical medium support the increased provision of community-based singing groups for these populations.

中文翻译：

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通过以社区为基础的集体唱歌促进早期痴呆症患者及其家庭照顾者的福祉：一项现象学研究

摘要

背景

痴呆症会对痴呆症患者及其家庭照顾者的福祉产生负面影响。研究表明，音乐社会心理干预是促进幸福感的药物干预的有效、安全的替代方案。然而，证据有限，研究空白依然存在。本研究探讨了以社区为基础的集体唱歌干预如何影响早期痴呆症患者及其家庭照顾者的福祉。

方法

采用了现象学方法学方法。参与者在社区艺术中心的音乐治疗师的协助下进行了为期六周的集体歌唱干预。进行了半结构化访谈（n = 7）。

结果

解释现象学分析揭示了四个上位主题：（1）社会联系；(2) 幸福与复兴；(3) 与自我重新连接；(4) 支持照顾者-被照顾者的关系。

结论

多维改善福祉、没有不利影响以及这种音乐媒体的可访问性的证据支持增加为这些人群提供基于社区的歌唱团体。