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.

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Apr 2nd, 2:00 PM Apr 2nd, 3:30 PM

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