Exploring COVID-19 Impact on Social Inclusion in a Dementia Friendly Chorus
Start Date
15-4-2021 9:30 AM
End Date
15-4-2021 10:30 AM
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
Description
This study explored the impact COVID-19 has on the chorus members living with the disease and their social well-being during rehearsals. Two participants living with dementia were interviewed in the study. A short survey was provided to the participants at the beginning of the choir season. They answered questions on a five-point scale ranging from 0 to 4, in addition to several open-ended questions. Survey questions focused on how COVID-19 has affected the choir experience for the person living with the disease. Quantitative and qualitative data are being analyzed. The results demonstrated a decrease in social inclusion due to COVID-19 during a virtual choir season.
Exploring COVID-19 Impact on Social Inclusion in a Dementia Friendly Chorus
This study explored the impact COVID-19 has on the chorus members living with the disease and their social well-being during rehearsals. Two participants living with dementia were interviewed in the study. A short survey was provided to the participants at the beginning of the choir season. They answered questions on a five-point scale ranging from 0 to 4, in addition to several open-ended questions. Survey questions focused on how COVID-19 has affected the choir experience for the person living with the disease. Quantitative and qualitative data are being analyzed. The results demonstrated a decrease in social inclusion due to COVID-19 during a virtual choir season.