The Impact and Perception of Choral Engagement Before and After Individuals Have Acquired Alzheimer's Disease: A Self-Reported, Qualitative Study
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
2-4-2019 2:00 PM
End Date
2-4-2019 3:30 PM
Student's Major
Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Hsinhuei Sheen Chiou
Mentor's Department
Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Second Mentor's Name
Kristen Abott-Anderson
Second Mentor's Department
School of Nursing
Second Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
Purpose: Music therapy provides multiple benefits to emotional well-being, agitated behaviors, and even cardiovascular health, and is provided to a wide scope of individuals, including Alzheimer's patients. Persons with Alzheimer's that have used music therapy methods have expressed psychosocial, emotional, physical, and cognitive benefits from treatment sessions. This research project gathers self-reported data from individuals with Alzheimer's dementia or other associated dementias (AD/OAD) on their experiences with a weekly chorus practice to explore the effectiveness of choral experience as a therapy approach. Our research questions are: 1.) How is chorus experience beneficial for individuals with PWA? 2.) Are there any reported differences before and after having Alzheimer's?
Methods: Research participants include individuals with AD/OAD in a choral program from a rural community in the Midwest. Participants attended the chorus for rehearsal, social interaction, and concert performance. Survey questions include items about ability to participate in choral activities, social aspects of the chorus, participation in activities outside of choral activities, and perception of socialization since becoming a member in the chorus. Data will be analyzed by the research team using descriptive and correlational statistics as well as descriptive content analysis of qualitative data.
Results: The data collection is on-going. Findings will provide information about the ability of individuals living with AD/OAD to participate in a social and music-related program as well as any benefits of participation in choral activities for both the individual living with AD/OAD and their care partner.
The Impact and Perception of Choral Engagement Before and After Individuals Have Acquired Alzheimer's Disease: A Self-Reported, Qualitative Study
CSU Ballroom
Purpose: Music therapy provides multiple benefits to emotional well-being, agitated behaviors, and even cardiovascular health, and is provided to a wide scope of individuals, including Alzheimer's patients. Persons with Alzheimer's that have used music therapy methods have expressed psychosocial, emotional, physical, and cognitive benefits from treatment sessions. This research project gathers self-reported data from individuals with Alzheimer's dementia or other associated dementias (AD/OAD) on their experiences with a weekly chorus practice to explore the effectiveness of choral experience as a therapy approach. Our research questions are: 1.) How is chorus experience beneficial for individuals with PWA? 2.) Are there any reported differences before and after having Alzheimer's?
Methods: Research participants include individuals with AD/OAD in a choral program from a rural community in the Midwest. Participants attended the chorus for rehearsal, social interaction, and concert performance. Survey questions include items about ability to participate in choral activities, social aspects of the chorus, participation in activities outside of choral activities, and perception of socialization since becoming a member in the chorus. Data will be analyzed by the research team using descriptive and correlational statistics as well as descriptive content analysis of qualitative data.
Results: The data collection is on-going. Findings will provide information about the ability of individuals living with AD/OAD to participate in a social and music-related program as well as any benefits of participation in choral activities for both the individual living with AD/OAD and their care partner.
Recommended Citation
Bowman, Alle; Ashton Lee; and Jordan Anderson. "The Impact and Perception of Choral Engagement Before and After Individuals Have Acquired Alzheimer's Disease: A Self-Reported, Qualitative Study." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 2, 2019.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2019/poster-session-B/37
