{"title":"An International Discourse on ‘Music and Medicine’","authors":"Efthymios Papatzikis","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i3.891","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i3.891","url":null,"abstract":"The 7th International Conference of the International Association for Music & Medicine was held on May 28 - 29, 2022. Meetings and presentations from Greek and international invited speakers took place in person and through live streaming May 28 to May 29, 2022. Additionally, a week of online-only presentations took place May 30 to June 3, 2022.Athens is one of the world's oldest cities, offering centuries-old history to be explored and enjoyed. According to Plato, one of the first schools of music education was founded by the people of Crete followed by the musical schools of Athens, where students were taught to sing and play the lyre. Many delegates from across the globe were honored to meet in this magical and historical city. Below, conference delegate Dr. Efthymios Papatzikis reviews and reflects upon some of the conference highlights. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73187120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Care, Compassion, & Controversy: Supporting Children in a Covid-19 Vaccine Pod through Music Therapy & Child Life","authors":"John Mondanaro, Jessica Sturgeon","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i3.873","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i3.873","url":null,"abstract":"The Covid-19 pandemic has had a trajectory punctuated by controversy, from understanding the virus itself to the development of therapeutics and a vaccine. The offering of vaccination to children through a destination Covid-19 vaccine pod foregrounded the need for procedural support within a psychosocial reality of children and families navigating the pandemic. Children receiving the Covid-19 vaccine benefitted from a synthesis of music therapy and child life services into a comprehensive approach that proved essential for not only the child, but for personal caregivers, and very often the nursing staff administering the vaccine itself. \u0000This article presents the praxis of psychoeducational interventions, psychotherapeutic support, and procedural support including both pre- and post-procedural interventions to support children receiving the Covid-19 vaccine,","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79485702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding the impact of the “Fountains of Uke” Intergenerational Music Program on Long-Term Care Residents","authors":"Jenna Schlorff","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i3.877","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i3.877","url":null,"abstract":"As the aging population reaches an all-time high, depression and social isolation among seniors are becoming serious issues. Music engagement and intergenerational programming may improve depressive symptoms and reduce social isolation in seniors by fostering relationships and engagement. Thus, the “Fountains of Uke Program” combines musical experiences with intergenerational interactions to combat these outcomes. This study aims to investigate the program’s effects on residents in Long-Term Care homes. Behaviour, cognition, depression, and social isolation were measured before and after the intervention using validated scales and qualitative interviews. Quantitative measures did not show improvements in the outcomes of depression and social isolation. However, qualitative outcomes indicate the intergenerational music program had positive impacts on the Long-Term Care resident participants. Future studies should be implemented over a longer time period, in multiple Long-Term Care homes, and with a larger sample size to increase external validity. Future research should also consider the baseline health status of participants, as well as the normative mental and physical health decline among Long-Term Care residents over time when selecting outcome measures, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"101 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76989315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perspectives on Dementia from a Speech-Language Pathologist","authors":"Linda S. Carozza","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i3.872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i3.872","url":null,"abstract":"Considerations of current and future aging demographics necessitate understanding of assessment approaches so that projected public health needs are met accordingly. Status of medical conditions, available technologies and supports are described to underscore the critical need for planning and for instituting provisions supporting assessment strategies to meet the broad needs of lower, middle, and fully developed countries. Assessment administration and considerations are presented. Greater emphasis on the details of assessing may lead toward creative expansion and a broadening of treatment options. This article describes current and future needs for assessment of dementia using a world view approach.","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90149459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chaos and order… Our world at a crossroads","authors":"R. Spintge, J. Loewy","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i3.892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i3.892","url":null,"abstract":"As a scientific publication, we intend that our journal will not convey any political messages. However, at present it seems as if scientific expertise and experience is desperately needed to contribute insight and advice to secure the future of humankind in many aspects elaborated in part heretofore...","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85521868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Danso, Mikaela Leandertz, E. Ala-Ruona, Rebekah A. Rousi
{"title":"Neglect, Virtual Reality and Music Therapy: A Narrative Review","authors":"A. Danso, Mikaela Leandertz, E. Ala-Ruona, Rebekah A. Rousi","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i3.865","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i3.865","url":null,"abstract":"Neglect is typically experienced after suffering from a stroke. Despite various rehabilitative interventions used in treatment for neglect, there is no consensus about the most effective intervention or treatment. Virtual Reality (VR) combined with music therapy practices may offer a promising intervention for use during neglect rehabilitation. This review summarises evidence of existing interventions and assessments used for post-stroke and neglect rehabilitation on patients in VR and music therapy research. Non-systematic searches of the PubMed and PsycINFO databases were conducted to retrieve relevant articles. Overall, literature found in small studies suggests promising findings for symptom reduction during neglect rehabilitation through the use of VR and Musical Neglect Training interventions. This was coupled with a demonstration of feasibility and safety. Novel evidence is found in stimulation of specific neurological regions in neglect patients during exposure to a VR intervention. However, larger trials with consistent assessments are needed to arrive at generalisations. Based on the evidence reviewed, the article explores intersections of VR and music therapy interventions with the purpose of neglect rehabilitation.","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77591005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Storytelling Through Music to Facilitate Meaning Reconstruction and Address Psychosocial Stress in Oncology Nurses","authors":"Carolyn S. Phillips, D. Volker, Barbara Jones","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i3.866","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i3.866","url":null,"abstract":"Frontline healthcare workers are exposed to significant suffering and loss. Recent studies have shown increased rates of depression and suicide among nurses and physicians when compared to the general population. Few clinician well-being interventions focus on increasing the awareness and expression of clinician’s emotions to improve psychosocial well-being. In particular, nurses are at the forefront of cancer care, and studies indicate that they cope with work-related emotions in isolation. Storytelling Through Music is a 6-week intervention that combines storytelling, reflective writing, songwriting, and stress management skills. The parent study was a quasi-experimental design, with 43 oncology nurses in either the intervention group or a non-randomized comparison group. This study evaluates the post-intervention qualitative data from participants in the intervention group (n=22). Content analysis was used for analysis, which revealed the following themes: belonging, finding meaning, and emotional transformation. Participants reported learning they were not alone in the emotional experience, that they were reminded of why they work in oncology, and that hearing their story in song transformed their feelings from sadness to something beautiful. Further, they described that hearing their story reflected back to them in song was deeply moving and provided them with emotional insight.","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72654892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the effectiveness of music therapy intervention as part of interdisciplinary assessment and treatment for patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness","authors":"Rebecca O’Connor, Dee Mary Gray","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i2.833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i2.833","url":null,"abstract":"A four - year study took place at a Rehabilitation hospital in Ireland where two music therapists worked as an integral part of a Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC) interdisciplinary team (IDT). The study aimed to explore the impact of music therapy as part of IDT assessment and treatment for patients with PDOC and their families. PDOC is defined as diminished or absent responsiveness and awareness persisting for more than four weeks following a catastrophic brain injury. A mixed method approach incorporating a case study series, the Music Therapy Assessment Tool for Awareness in Disorders of Consciousness (MATADOC), questionnaires from patient’s families and IDT and video analysis was undertaken. Three research questions were explored:Does the inclusion of music therapy within an IDT enhance the service offered to PDOC patients? How does music therapy impact on the experience of family members? Can a music therapy assessment and treatment pathway be developed for this patient population?Three case studies taken from the case study series are outlined to illustrate aspects of the clinical work and address the research questions. Findings suggest that music therapy can enhance an IDT and have a positive impact on family members. ","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"22 1 Suppl 2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75243258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrative research for understanding intersectional stress among pregnant Black women: Postulates for music therapy and biological assessments","authors":"J. Loewy, E. Corwin, Dean Jones","doi":"10.47513/mmd.v14i2.879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v14i2.879","url":null,"abstract":"Musical auditory stimulation impacts the brain and autonomic nervous system, yet few studies have undertaken a cross-analysis of music-centered interventions with biologic measurements to address the inter-connectivity between mind and body fragility in disparate cultures. Such analyses are now possible with evidence-based live music therapy interventions, compelling psychological and physical relaxation strategies, and untargeted metabolomics assessment, providing rich resources to address the succinct points of stress for pregnant Black women. This article will present the integral factors that we believe enhance subsequent investigative protocols. Highlighting integrative nursing research whereby critical biomarkers can be paired with behavioral assessments such as music therapy will likely lead toward innovative, interdisciplinary evaluative considerations that can render findings leading toward improved birth outcomes in at-risk populations. In defining uniquely separate strategic modalities prior to organizing communal research goals, our pursuit of encapsulating cultural relevance and vulnerabilities is refined and strengthened. The presented postulates further define and clarify options highlighting novel, collaborative and integrative approaches to evaluate and help underserved populations.","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89612297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jennie L Dorris, Heather DiCicco, James T Becker, Juleen Rodakowski
{"title":"Developing a digital music program for older adults with changing cognition: A program development report.","authors":"Jennie L Dorris, Heather DiCicco, James T Becker, Juleen Rodakowski","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This program development report describes the adaptation of a music program for older adults with memory loss from in-person to a digital format. The objective was to develop a music program that was both engaging for the older adults, acceptable for the music instructor, and clearly defined for future research and implementation. This report describes the content of the music program and the systematic process of its development.</p>","PeriodicalId":74233,"journal":{"name":"Music and medicine","volume":"14 2","pages":"97-101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9371460/pdf/nihms-1773309.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40612478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}