Pub Date : 2022-02-27DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2022.2040578
H. Shoemark, Debbie Bates, Elizabeth Collier, Ann Hannan, Elizabeth Harman, J. Kennelly, D. Knott, Amy Thomas, Amy P. Troyano
ABSTRACT Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic music therapy managers in hospitals were responsible for supporting their teams through relentless planning and implementation of change, including working virtually and in–person. The Creative Arts Therapies Managers’ Network was established as a group of eight music therapy managers to formulate and appraise thinking and generate and refine meaningful constructs to sustain their own capacities as managers. Method Weekly meetings for the period April to July 2020 were recorded, transcribed and analyzed to generate themes that reflected these managers’ early pandemic experiences. Results Each manager used these themes as a basis for reflection to write stories that represented their lived experiences in that period. Discussion These stories are discussed using theoretical constructs which inform them, including aspects of identity, moral dilemmas, relentless uncertainty, and resilience in response to uncertainty. These stories and underpinning considerations illuminate previously unexplored experiences of music therapy managers in hospitals.
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Pub Date : 2022-02-25DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2022.2028886
Kate Jones, H. Odell-Miller
ABSTRACT Introduction Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder that affects some children when they begin school. If left untreated the long-term impact can include complex, debilitating mental health conditions. The usual presentation is lack of speech in the education setting, contrasting with confident speech at home. Prevalence is estimated at 0.7% but can be three times higher for children who are immigrant second language learners. There is some evidence to suggest that music therapy is helpful but a deeper understanding is needed. This study aims to develop a new theoretical framework for the use of music therapy for young children with SM. Method The paper reports on multiple case study research of music therapy for six children with SM aged 3–5. Template analysis combining inductive and deductive enquiry is used to revise and develop the framework. Results The six case studies describe contrasting paths into speech. Four key domains – Approach; Therapeutic Process; Interconnected Elements of Music Therapy; Context – were necessary to clinical practice across cases, and are presented in detail in the final theoretical framework. Music therapists bring many useful skills, with musical communication established as an empowering tool for alleviating SM. Discussion The framework provides the theoretical basis for comprehensive guidance for music therapy with young children with SM. An open, flexible, multi-modal approach, integrating teamwork and considering transdisciplinary practice, is indicated. The need for SM training for music therapists and the potential role of music therapy on the care pathway for SM is demonstrated.
{"title":"A theoretical framework for the use of music therapy in the treatment of selective mutism in young children: Multiple case study research","authors":"Kate Jones, H. Odell-Miller","doi":"10.1080/08098131.2022.2028886","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2022.2028886","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Introduction Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder that affects some children when they begin school. If left untreated the long-term impact can include complex, debilitating mental health conditions. The usual presentation is lack of speech in the education setting, contrasting with confident speech at home. Prevalence is estimated at 0.7% but can be three times higher for children who are immigrant second language learners. There is some evidence to suggest that music therapy is helpful but a deeper understanding is needed. This study aims to develop a new theoretical framework for the use of music therapy for young children with SM. Method The paper reports on multiple case study research of music therapy for six children with SM aged 3–5. Template analysis combining inductive and deductive enquiry is used to revise and develop the framework. Results The six case studies describe contrasting paths into speech. Four key domains – Approach; Therapeutic Process; Interconnected Elements of Music Therapy; Context – were necessary to clinical practice across cases, and are presented in detail in the final theoretical framework. Music therapists bring many useful skills, with musical communication established as an empowering tool for alleviating SM. Discussion The framework provides the theoretical basis for comprehensive guidance for music therapy with young children with SM. An open, flexible, multi-modal approach, integrating teamwork and considering transdisciplinary practice, is indicated. The need for SM training for music therapists and the potential role of music therapy on the care pathway for SM is demonstrated.","PeriodicalId":51826,"journal":{"name":"Nordic Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42787939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-17DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2022.2026452
Jaana Ruotsalainen, Emily Carlson, Jaakko Erkkilä
ABSTRACT Introduction This article explores the use of music and multisensory stimuli in the construction of compensatory neural networks for motoric functioning in a patient recovering from cerebellar strokes (CS). This study aimed to address the real-world clinical concern of patients having a passive role in therapy, by arousing the client’s interest and self-motivation in rehabilitation. Method The article presents a case study of a CS survivor, using data derived from rehabilitation sessions combining music therapy techniques with physiotherapy techniques to improve the fluency and accuracy of his motor performance. Qualitative and quantitative data are used to identify, describe, and evaluate the key elements of tasks used in the ten therapy sessions. Therapy focused particularly on facilitating the CS survivor to produce his own exact and fluent movement and generate his own vocal cues via rhythmic reciting and chanting. Results The CS survivor achieved his therapy goals, and the therapist was able to facilitate the CS survivor’s increased motivation and ability to perform movements that were goal-directed, repetitive, functional, and progressive in complexity. Discussion Results support the need for further research on multisensory, rhythmical exercises within physiotherapy and music therapy work with stroke patients and others with neurological disorders. The use of self-generated vocal cues would be a particularly interesting focus for further research. Results are discussed in the context of current music therapy research and theory.
{"title":"Rhythmic exercises as tools for rehabilitation following cerebellar stroke: A case study integrating music therapy and physiotherapy techniques","authors":"Jaana Ruotsalainen, Emily Carlson, Jaakko Erkkilä","doi":"10.1080/08098131.2022.2026452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2022.2026452","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Introduction This article explores the use of music and multisensory stimuli in the construction of compensatory neural networks for motoric functioning in a patient recovering from cerebellar strokes (CS). This study aimed to address the real-world clinical concern of patients having a passive role in therapy, by arousing the client’s interest and self-motivation in rehabilitation. Method The article presents a case study of a CS survivor, using data derived from rehabilitation sessions combining music therapy techniques with physiotherapy techniques to improve the fluency and accuracy of his motor performance. Qualitative and quantitative data are used to identify, describe, and evaluate the key elements of tasks used in the ten therapy sessions. Therapy focused particularly on facilitating the CS survivor to produce his own exact and fluent movement and generate his own vocal cues via rhythmic reciting and chanting. Results The CS survivor achieved his therapy goals, and the therapist was able to facilitate the CS survivor’s increased motivation and ability to perform movements that were goal-directed, repetitive, functional, and progressive in complexity. Discussion Results support the need for further research on multisensory, rhythmical exercises within physiotherapy and music therapy work with stroke patients and others with neurological disorders. The use of self-generated vocal cues would be a particularly interesting focus for further research. Results are discussed in the context of current music therapy research and theory.","PeriodicalId":51826,"journal":{"name":"Nordic Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47466023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-15DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2022.2033817
Ming Yuan Low
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Pub Date : 2022-02-15DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2022.2028885
Elsa A. Campbell, T. Wosch
ABSTRACT Introduction Systematic reviews have shown the effectiveness of music in reducing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Effects of active (i.e. singing) compared to receptive (including vibroacoustic therapy) individual music therapy methods for specific BPSD/dementia sub-types are unclear, for example, that receptive methods (i.e. vibroacoustic therapy) increase parasympathetic responses and active music therapy improves cognitive and emotional functioning. Method A three-armed pragmatic randomised controlled trial will be conducted with German care home residents with dementia. Residents (N = 75) randomly assigned to the two intervention groups (individual active music therapy or individual vibroacoustic therapy) will receive two sessions/week for six weeks plus standard care. The control group will receive only standard care during data collection. The Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Nursing Home will assess BPSD; secondary outcomes include depression, quality of life, activities of daily living, health economy and musical engagement. Outcomes are measured at baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks), and 12-weeks post randomisation. MMSE is used as a screening measure. We hypothesise that individual active music therapy and individual vibroacoustic therapy will reduce BPSD significantly more than standard care. Secondary hypo-theses are increased quality of life and musical engagement and decreased depressivity and health resource usage. Discussion A greater relaxation response is expected in the receptive arm due to the massage-like vibration. Increased cognitive clarity and reduced depression are expected in the active arm. The trial is registered with the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00023233).
{"title":"Music moves – Ettlingen dementia study: Protocol of a pragmatic randomised controlled trial","authors":"Elsa A. Campbell, T. Wosch","doi":"10.1080/08098131.2022.2028885","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2022.2028885","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Introduction Systematic reviews have shown the effectiveness of music in reducing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Effects of active (i.e. singing) compared to receptive (including vibroacoustic therapy) individual music therapy methods for specific BPSD/dementia sub-types are unclear, for example, that receptive methods (i.e. vibroacoustic therapy) increase parasympathetic responses and active music therapy improves cognitive and emotional functioning. Method A three-armed pragmatic randomised controlled trial will be conducted with German care home residents with dementia. Residents (N = 75) randomly assigned to the two intervention groups (individual active music therapy or individual vibroacoustic therapy) will receive two sessions/week for six weeks plus standard care. The control group will receive only standard care during data collection. The Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Nursing Home will assess BPSD; secondary outcomes include depression, quality of life, activities of daily living, health economy and musical engagement. Outcomes are measured at baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks), and 12-weeks post randomisation. MMSE is used as a screening measure. We hypothesise that individual active music therapy and individual vibroacoustic therapy will reduce BPSD significantly more than standard care. Secondary hypo-theses are increased quality of life and musical engagement and decreased depressivity and health resource usage. Discussion A greater relaxation response is expected in the receptive arm due to the massage-like vibration. Increased cognitive clarity and reduced depression are expected in the active arm. The trial is registered with the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00023233).","PeriodicalId":51826,"journal":{"name":"Nordic Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47106956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-15DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2022.2033816
Jesse Asch-Ortiz
{"title":"The Music Therapy Studio: Empowering the soul’s truth","authors":"Jesse Asch-Ortiz","doi":"10.1080/08098131.2022.2033816","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2022.2033816","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51826,"journal":{"name":"Nordic Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43610512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-07DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2022.2026453
K. Devlin
ABSTRACT Introduction COVID-19 challenged music therapists to provide services in a range of virtual formats, including synchronous and asynchronous session delivery. While models of telehealth delivery and essential technology skills have been discussed in recent literature and professional development courses, the ways in which the client--therapist relationship has been impacted have not been fully explored. Method Reflective vignettes shaped by the author’s lived experience explore this impact in the context of collaboration with two therapy participants in different formats: (a) live Zoom music therapy sessions with a neurodivergent child, and (b) pre-recorded music therapy sessions focused on recreating improvisational experiences for/with an autistic child. Results Narrative storytelling highlights the author’s experience navigating three phases of deepening virtual connections over time, which include exploration of online delivery challenges such as technological problems, development of skills for video creation, and translating in-person experiences into online formats. Discussion Vignettes contextualize session events within the author’s practice of telehealth and the ways these practices compare with pre-COVID sessions. Throughout this narrative, the power of technology to expand and limit the author’s ability to co-construct meaningful therapeutic musical encounters is discussed.
{"title":"Shaping the digital space: Exploring relationships in online music therapy session delivery","authors":"K. Devlin","doi":"10.1080/08098131.2022.2026453","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2022.2026453","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Introduction COVID-19 challenged music therapists to provide services in a range of virtual formats, including synchronous and asynchronous session delivery. While models of telehealth delivery and essential technology skills have been discussed in recent literature and professional development courses, the ways in which the client--therapist relationship has been impacted have not been fully explored. Method Reflective vignettes shaped by the author’s lived experience explore this impact in the context of collaboration with two therapy participants in different formats: (a) live Zoom music therapy sessions with a neurodivergent child, and (b) pre-recorded music therapy sessions focused on recreating improvisational experiences for/with an autistic child. Results Narrative storytelling highlights the author’s experience navigating three phases of deepening virtual connections over time, which include exploration of online delivery challenges such as technological problems, development of skills for video creation, and translating in-person experiences into online formats. Discussion Vignettes contextualize session events within the author’s practice of telehealth and the ways these practices compare with pre-COVID sessions. Throughout this narrative, the power of technology to expand and limit the author’s ability to co-construct meaningful therapeutic musical encounters is discussed.","PeriodicalId":51826,"journal":{"name":"Nordic Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43940510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-01DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2021.1955949
R. R. Karulkar, D. Gunjawate, Sumathy Sundar
ABSTRACT Introduction Music therapy (MT) services for children with special needs in India are limited. Understanding the current level of parental knowledge of music therapy and their willingness to include it in a child’s habilitation program may ascertain the need for parent education and could help to make music therapy feasible and accessible to Indian parents. Hence, a preliminary survey was undertaken to investigate various aspects of parental awareness about music therapy. Method Twenty-one item self-report questionnaire was developed and validated. The questionnaire was administered to 80 parents residing in various cities of Maharashtra who had children with special needs who were being administered therapies other than music therapy. The parents had a minimum education of 10th grade with proficiency in English. Results Statistical analysis revealed that parents had some level of pre-existing knowledge about music therapy and were willing to include music therapy in their child’s treatment. Parents with higher educational levels and annual family income were significantly more aware of the term music therapy. Parents who had heard of music therapy were more likely to include music therapy in their child’s habilitation. Motivations that drew parents’ willingness have been described in detail. Discussion Parents of children with special needs in urban parts of Maharashtra are positively inclined towards music therapy. They are willing to include music therapy in their child’s habilitation provided the structure of these services to complement their needs. Nevertheless, there remains a need for increasing awareness about the versatility and the scope of music therapy.
{"title":"Understanding awareness of music therapy in parents of children with special needs in India: A survey study","authors":"R. R. Karulkar, D. Gunjawate, Sumathy Sundar","doi":"10.1080/08098131.2021.1955949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2021.1955949","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Introduction Music therapy (MT) services for children with special needs in India are limited. Understanding the current level of parental knowledge of music therapy and their willingness to include it in a child’s habilitation program may ascertain the need for parent education and could help to make music therapy feasible and accessible to Indian parents. Hence, a preliminary survey was undertaken to investigate various aspects of parental awareness about music therapy. Method Twenty-one item self-report questionnaire was developed and validated. The questionnaire was administered to 80 parents residing in various cities of Maharashtra who had children with special needs who were being administered therapies other than music therapy. The parents had a minimum education of 10th grade with proficiency in English. Results Statistical analysis revealed that parents had some level of pre-existing knowledge about music therapy and were willing to include music therapy in their child’s treatment. Parents with higher educational levels and annual family income were significantly more aware of the term music therapy. Parents who had heard of music therapy were more likely to include music therapy in their child’s habilitation. Motivations that drew parents’ willingness have been described in detail. Discussion Parents of children with special needs in urban parts of Maharashtra are positively inclined towards music therapy. They are willing to include music therapy in their child’s habilitation provided the structure of these services to complement their needs. Nevertheless, there remains a need for increasing awareness about the versatility and the scope of music therapy.","PeriodicalId":51826,"journal":{"name":"Nordic Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47582485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-01-24DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2022.2027124
E. Ruud
{"title":"HOPE – The dream we carry","authors":"E. Ruud","doi":"10.1080/08098131.2022.2027124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2022.2027124","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51826,"journal":{"name":"Nordic Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42024778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-01-12DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2021.2008474
K. Mcferran, Anthea Skinner, Teresa Hall, G. Thompson
ABSTRACT Introduction In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns in the southern states of Australia, many community music and music therapy projects shifted to an online format. This paper discusses the formation and creation of four online music groups aimed at people with disability, including two groups for children and two for adults. The aim of the study was to explore the use of online technologies to support social inclusion and wellbeing when participants were physically isolated. Method This study positioned group participants as co-researchers to recognize the expertise many people with disability hold from being housebound or socially isolated. We adopted an action research framework in which participants provided ongoing reflections on the use of technology, access, musical foci and social interaction to iteratively develop the sessions through cycles of reflexive action. These data were triangulated with data collected through participant observation and individual interviews. Results The structured format of the sessions created online spaces for people with different disability, age and gender identities to explore their creativity together. Far from limiting participants’ autonomy and safety, the structured setting promoted their agency in decision-making and shaping the groups to meet their needs. Discussion Many participants interacted with the group or adapted to the online experiences in ways which the authors had not anticipated. While we were expecting our cohort to have expertise with social isolation, we found that they also had high levels of expertise as passionate musicians, which they used to frame the activities of the online gatherings.
{"title":"Structure, agency and community: Using online music gatherings to support social inclusion for people with disabilities in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"K. Mcferran, Anthea Skinner, Teresa Hall, G. Thompson","doi":"10.1080/08098131.2021.2008474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2021.2008474","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Introduction In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns in the southern states of Australia, many community music and music therapy projects shifted to an online format. This paper discusses the formation and creation of four online music groups aimed at people with disability, including two groups for children and two for adults. The aim of the study was to explore the use of online technologies to support social inclusion and wellbeing when participants were physically isolated. Method This study positioned group participants as co-researchers to recognize the expertise many people with disability hold from being housebound or socially isolated. We adopted an action research framework in which participants provided ongoing reflections on the use of technology, access, musical foci and social interaction to iteratively develop the sessions through cycles of reflexive action. These data were triangulated with data collected through participant observation and individual interviews. Results The structured format of the sessions created online spaces for people with different disability, age and gender identities to explore their creativity together. Far from limiting participants’ autonomy and safety, the structured setting promoted their agency in decision-making and shaping the groups to meet their needs. Discussion Many participants interacted with the group or adapted to the online experiences in ways which the authors had not anticipated. While we were expecting our cohort to have expertise with social isolation, we found that they also had high levels of expertise as passionate musicians, which they used to frame the activities of the online gatherings.","PeriodicalId":51826,"journal":{"name":"Nordic Journal of Music Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48503032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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