“Only Connect:”

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Burnham
Keyword(s):  
Active Listening ◽  
Physical Gestures

This chapter understands the fundamental task of a pre-concert lecture as one of connecting both with the music and with the audience, and doing so with the aim of encouraging more active listening. Techniques for effective pre-concert lectures include presenting the most salient aspects of the music, such as beginnings, endings, primary themes, and other notable features; deploying compelling metaphors to describe these features; making comparisons to other pieces of music for the purpose of profiling a piece’s individuality; and generally aspiring to achieve performative intensity through well-crafted rhetoric, physical gestures, and an ongoing infusion of one’s own passion for the music under consideration. The chapter is illustrated with several brief excerpts from the author’s own pre-concert lectures.

Musical Experience Shapes Neural Processing

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Wido Nager ◽  
Tilla Franke ◽  
Tobias Wagner-Altendorf ◽  
Eckart Altenmüller ◽  
Thomas F. Münte
Keyword(s):  
Mismatch Negativity ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Active Listening ◽  
Musical Experience ◽  
Neural Processing ◽  
Neural Adaptations

Abstract. Playing a musical instrument professionally has been shown to lead to structural and functional neural adaptations, making musicians valuable subjects for neuroplasticity research. Here, we follow the hypothesis that specific musical demands further shape neural processing. To test this assumption, we subjected groups of professional drummers, professional woodwind players, and nonmusicians to pure tone sequences and drum sequences in which infrequent anticipations of tones or drum beats had been inserted. Passively listening to these sequences elicited a mismatch negativity to the temporally deviant stimuli which was greater in the musicians for tone series and particularly large for drummers for drum sequences. In active listening conditions drummers more accurately and more quickly detected temporally deviant stimuli.

On active listening in person-centred, solution-focused psychotherapy

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 3188-3198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Fitzgerald ◽  
Ivan Leudar
Keyword(s):  
Active Listening ◽  
Solution Focused

scholarly journals Patient Suggestions to Improve Emergency Physician Empathy and Communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237437352199698
Author(s):  
Sophia Aguirre ◽  
Kristen M Jogerst ◽  
Zachary Ginsberg ◽  
Sandeep Voleti ◽  
Puneet Bhullar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Emergency Physician ◽  
Active Listening ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Emergency Physicians ◽  
Future Improvement ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Physician Empathy

Emergency physician empathy and communication is increasingly important and influences patient satisfaction. This study investigated if there is a need for improvement in provider empathy and communication in our emergency department and what areas could be targeted for future improvement. Patients cared for by emergency physicians with the lowest satisfaction scores were surveyed within 1 week of discharge. Patients rated their emergency provider’s empathy and communication and provided feedback on the patient–provider interaction. Compared to survey responses nationally, our providers fell between the 10th and 25th percentiles for all questions, except question 5 (making a plan of action with [the patient]) which was between the 5th and 10th percentile. Areas most frequently cited for improvement were “wanting to know why” (N = 30), “time is short” (N = 15), and “listen to the patient” (N = 13). Survey percentiles and open-ended suggestions demonstrate a need for providers to give thorough explanations, spend more time with the patient, and demonstrate active listening. These themes can be used to strengthen the provider–patient relationship.

scholarly journals Support to responsive parenting through communication tools

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Jankovic ◽  
D Matijevic ◽  
A Grujicic ◽  
M Markovic ◽  
N Stefanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Active Listening ◽  
Food Treatment ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Pediatric Clinic ◽  
Health Care Availability ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
Mother And Child

Abstract Issue Counselling unit for positive parenting “Halobeba” has been established at Institute of Public Health of Belgrade with support of UNICEF in order to enable continuum of mother and child health care. Availability of information on child care and development was noticed as significant factor for parental confidence and practice. Description of the problem Trained nurses provide responses to parental questions through 24/7 phone and e mail communication to assist in problem solving and offer emotional support. Nurses are skilled in active listening, proper questioning, counselling and effective encouragement. Free mob app on breastfeeding was developed as knowledge base for parents. New interactive mob app was recently launched as parenting tool for child health and development monitoring. Results Since 2002, more than 1,700,000 responses were provided through phone communication and over 20,000 via email and number of beneficiaries has increased over the years. Most common topics were about breastfeeding, introducing solid food, treatment of fever and respiratory infections, gastrointestinal problems, injuries, immunization, and developmental milestones. Less than 15% of cases were referred to pediatric clinic. Level of parental overall satisfaction was very high and availability and effectiveness of service were especially valued as well as nurses communication skills. Lessons Family centered service that corresponds to caregivers needs is effective approach to support nurturing care for young children. Personalized M-health tools make child care more accessible and build capacities of caregivers. Key messages Sending consistent and trusted messages through different communication channels contribute to enhancing users' knowledge and skills. Knowledgeable and responsive caregivers properly interpret child’s needs, respond appropriately, facilitate the child’s social and emotional development, and provide proper care.

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