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- Can‘t Breathe“: Listening to the Sounds of Converging Messages and
their Relevance to Music and Medicine.- Authors: Joanne V Loewy, Ralph Spintge
Pages: 145 - 147
Abstract: Editorial
PubDate: 2020-07-24
DOI: 10.47513/mmd.v12i3.779
Issue No: Vol. 12, No. 3 (2020)
- Preventing music performance anxiety (MPA): Music students judge combined
Depth Relaxation Music Therapy (DRMT) and silence to be an effective
methodology- Authors: Eric Pfeifer, Christine Stolterfoth, Claudia Spahn, Hans Ulrich Schmidt, Tonius Timmermann, Marc Wittmann
Pages: 148 - 156
Abstract: This article presents the results of a study which focused on the application of combined Hypnomusictherapy (HMT)/Depth Relaxation Music Therapy (DRMT) and silence in preventing music performance anxiety (MPA) in music students. Participants (n=12) were divided into two groups. Each group received either 16 minutes of HMT/DRMT followed by 6:30 minutes of silence or a 16-minute seminar consisting of a moderated group discussion on silence followed by 6:30 minutes of silence. Each of the two groups experienced the alternative condition (within-subject design) with one week in between. Focus groups were held for data gathering after each session. Qualitative content analysis according to Mayring [1,2] was applied to analyze the data. Silence following DRMT/HMT was perceived as more relaxing and longer lasting than silence following the seminar. Participants reported that their distracting or depressing thoughts decreased and their auditive perception of silence changed during the combined silence and DRMT/HMT. The results indicate that the procedure can help prevent MPA.
PubDate: 2020-07-24
DOI: 10.47513/mmd.v12i3.688
Issue No: Vol. 12, No. 3 (2020)
- Virtual reality feedback influences musicians’ physical responses and
mental attitude towards performing- Authors: Lisa Aufegger
Pages: 157 - 166
Abstract: Simulation has been applied as a successful training, however, an investigation of its effect with implications for musical performance training is still lacking. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of positive and negative simulated feedback on musicians’ performance confidence (PC), perceived performance quality (PQ), state anxiety (SA) and heart rate variability (HRV). Twelve musicians performed the same piece three times: twice in front of three interactive virtual ‘judges’ with positive and negative facial and behavioural feedback and a ‘no judges but identical environment’ control. PC and SA were reported before and after each performance, while musicians’ perceived PQ was addressed after. The HRV was monitored throughout. Using Generalised Estimating Equations to examine relationships between physiological and psychological responses and condition, the results showed a significant influence of condition, with the positive feedback resulting in the highest physiological arousal and PQ ratings. Musicians who experienced an increase in SA before the performance showed a lower HRV during the performance. The SA and PC significantly predicted the PQ, with lower levels of SA and greater degrees of PC leading to a higher perceived PQ. Results are discussed in the light of simulation training.
PubDate: 2020-07-24
DOI: 10.47513/mmd.v12i3.732
Issue No: Vol. 12, No. 3 (2020)
- Impact of music on oncology hospital staff’s well-being
- Authors: Celine Delerue, Sandra Rabusseau
Pages: 167 - 176
Abstract: The oncology staff is particularly susceptible to burnout and stress. Music listening may contribute to increased well-being. The aim of this study was to obtain in-depth feedback on hospital staff’s experience of a music listening program. 20 health professionals and administrative staff working in the Oncology-Hematology-Rheumatology department in [removed for blind review] took part in this study. Participants listened to standardized musical sequences of adjustable length by choosing a preferred style of music from a variety of choices included in an application. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire that is a standard tool for measuring psychosocial risks in the workplace, at the beginning and at the end of the study period. All participants were also asked to rate their current level of well-being on a visual scale before and after each music listening session. The results revealed that music listening should be have a positive impact on their well-being, reducing stress and increasing a sense of community at work. This research suggests that music listening as a workplace intervention can be used to promote the well-being of hospital staff. Further studies should be done with a larger sample size and across different specialties to substantiate our findings.
PubDate: 2020-07-24
DOI: 10.47513/mmd.v12i3.674
Issue No: Vol. 12, No. 3 (2020)
- Music-Based Interventions with Informal Caregivers of Adult Care
Recipients: An Integrative Review- Authors: Lindsey Wilhelm, Kyle Wilhelm
Pages: 177 - 187
Abstract: Music therapists work with individuals with a wide variety of diagnoses, but minimal attention has been paid to informal caregivers caring for adults with these diagnoses. While some evidence for the use of music-based interventions (MBIs) has been presented in primary sources, a synthesis of current literature is needed to inform evidence-based practice. The purpose of this study was to identify what MBIs have been used with informal caregivers, the effects of these interventions, whether the interventions adequately fulfill the personal needs of caregivers as identified in previous literature, and the quality of MBI reporting. Ten studies met the predetermined criteria. Singing and music listening were the most frequently used interventions. Benefits for caregivers include self- and relationship-focused outcomes. The type of benefit (self- or relationship-focused) appears to be related to the participant unit of delivery of the MBI. Future research is necessary to replicate the outcomes of MBIs for informal caregivers reported in this review, and there is a need for increased transparency in reporting.Keywords: family caregivers, informal caregivers, music, music-based intervention
PubDate: 2020-07-24
DOI: 10.47513/mmd.v12i3.667
Issue No: Vol. 12, No. 3 (2020)
- Self-reported reasons for listening to music for sleep
- Authors: Gaelen Thomas Dickson, Emery Schubert
Pages: 188 - 191
Abstract: This paper investigated why music may aid sleep. 161 university students completed an online survey about the reasons music aided or inhibited sleep. Responses were then analysed through directed content analysis. Six researcher proposed reasons for how music could potentially aid sleep were identified: (1) entrainment, (2) masking, (3) enjoyment, (4) distraction, (5) expectation and (6) relaxation. 84.47% of participants reported listening to music as a sleep aid. Relaxation and distraction were found to have the greatest influence on the participant's decision to use music as a sleep aid. However, distraction was also the most frequently reported reason for not listening to music for sleep because it could increase wakefulness. Expectation, masking and enjoyment were significantly under-represented as reasons to listen to music. Entrainment was significantly under-represented as both a reason for and for not listening to music. Relaxation appears to be a unique reason for music aiding but not hindering sleep and may have particular significance for research on music and sleep. The present study demonstrated the importance of teasing apart (a) how well known a particular approach is in connection with sleep versus (b) the utility of the same approach for sleep induction in comparison to perpetuating wakefulness.
PubDate: 2020-07-24
DOI: 10.47513/mmd.v12i3.730
Issue No: Vol. 12, No. 3 (2020)
- Determinants of Preventative Behaviors for Health Promotion in Brazilian
Musicians- Authors: Thaís Branquinho Oliveira Fragelli, Isolda de Araújo Gunther
Pages: 192 - 198
Abstract: ABSTRACTObjective: This study aimed to investigate the determinants of behaviours that prevent musculoskeletal injuries in musicians. The study had the following specific objectives: 1) to analyse the muscular health of the participants, 2) to investigate the adoption of preventive behaviours, 3) to identify possible relationship of the presence or absence of symptoms with the adoption of preventive behaviours, and 4) to analyse the possible influence of the social and physical environment on the adoption of preventive behaviours.Method: The analysis was based on the ecological perspective. A cross-sectional study was performed with 136 musicians from the Brazil’s central region. Data were collected using the Inventory for Evaluation of Preventive Behaviors for Musicians (IADCP-MUS).Results: In total, 59.5% of participants reported the presence of pain and claimed that social norms and others’ behaviours influenced their adoption of preventive behaviours.Conclusion: The social environment influences the adoption of preventive behaviours. The presence of symptoms did not motivate the intention to engage in self-care except when they manifested to the point of impaired function. Key words: health promotion, health musician, ecological perspective, health behaviour
PubDate: 2020-07-24
DOI: 10.47513/mmd.v12i3.676
Issue No: Vol. 12, No. 3 (2020)
- Guided Imagery and Music During Active Treatment for Gynecologic Cancer:
Results of a feasibility Study- Authors: Evangelia Papanikolaou, Cathy McKinney, Niels Hannibal
Pages: 199 - 209
Abstract: This mixed-methods study investigated the feasibility of a series of short Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) sessions for 4 women with gynecologic cancer undergoing active treatment, in a Greek hospital setting. Pre/post session measurements of HADS, FACT-G, semi-structured interviews following therapy, and therapists’ notes. The women reported pre-post gains for hope and fatigue via 10-point Likert scales, but no consistent changes to self-reported anxiety and depression. In follow-up interviews, all women reported that the music helped them cope with the disease and allowed them to deal with interpersonal and spiritual issues. GIM can be feasible for this population, provided that flexibility on scheduling and location are considered. Keywords: guided imagery and music, gynecologic oncology, quality of life, hope, fatigue
PubDate: 2020-07-24
DOI: 10.47513/mmd.v12i3.670
Issue No: Vol. 12, No. 3 (2020)
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