scholarly journals Parents’ perspectives on their children’s music therapy: A synthesis of qualitative literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52
Author(s):  
Luke Annesley ◽  
Eamonn McKeown ◽  
Katherine Curtis-Tyler
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis ◽  
Children's Music ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
Qualitative Literature ◽  
Appraisal Tool

There is no existing qualitative synthesis of the music therapy literature on parents’ perspectives on their children’s music therapy. This study seeks to fill this gap, motivated by the first author’s experiences as a clinician/researcher. A systematic search of health databases, hand searches of key journals and searches of doctoral theses were undertaken to identify relevant studies. Thirteen studies which met inclusion criteria, including a total of 102 participants, were identified. Relevant data were extracted from these studies for comparison and analysis, with quality of studies assessed using the CASP appraisal tool. Findings were analysed following procedures of thematic synthesis. Six descriptive themes were grouped into three analytic themes: Parents perceived positive impacts of music therapy on their children; parents experienced music therapy as a nurturing environment for themselves and their children; and some parents experienced challenges to their engagement with music therapy. Most studies (12/13) explored parents’ perceptions of music therapy where they were included in sessions. The findings identify positive perceptions of family-centred models of music therapy for children and parents. Parents’ perceptions of children were altered positively through experiencing them in new ways in music therapy. Parents also perceived positive outcomes for their children. These findings identify an emphasis in the qualitative literature on parents’ perceptions on research into music therapy which includes parents in sessions. Only one study explored perceptions of a model where parents were not present during their child’s sessions. More research is needed into parents’ perceptions of music therapy where parents are not present during sessions. Further intervention studies into family-centred models of music therapy with children are also recommended.

scholarly journals Cardiovascular Disease Self-Care Interventions

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Vaughan Dickson ◽  
Jill Nocella ◽  
Hye-Won Yoon ◽  
Marilyn Hammer ◽  
Gail D’Eramo Melkus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Care Intervention ◽  
Rigorous Study ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Combined Interventions

Background. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of increased morbidity and mortality globally. Clinical practice guidelines recommend that individuals with CVD are routinely instructed to engage in self-care including diet restrictions, medication adherence, and symptom monitoring.Objectives. To describe the nature of nurse-led CVD self-care interventions, identify limitations in current nurse-led CVD self-care interventions, and make recommendations for addressing them in future research.Design. Integrative review of nurse-led CVD self-care intervention studies from PubMed, MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, and CINAHL. Primary studies (n=34) that met the inclusion criteria of nurse-led RCT or quasiexperimental CVD self-care intervention studies (years 2000 to 2012) were retained and appraised. Quality of the review was assured by having at least two reviewers screen and extract all data.Results. A variety of self-care intervention strategies were studied among the male (57%) and Caucasian (67%) dominated samples. Combined interventions were common, and quality of life was the most frequent outcome evaluated. Effectiveness of interventions was inconclusive, and in general results were not sustained over time.Conclusions. Research is needed to develop and test tailored and inclusive CVD self-care interventions. Attention to rigorous study designs and methods including consistent outcomes and measurement is essential.

A Qualitative Synthesis of Children’s Experiences of Shared Care Post Divorce

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Birnbaum ◽  
Michael Saini
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Shared Care ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis ◽  
Shared Parenting ◽  
Children And Young Adults ◽  
Children’S Views

Objectives: Children’s views and experiences of shared care arrangements post separation were explored to provide their voices to the ongoing discussions of shared parenting. Methods: Qualitative synthesis included a systematic and transparent method for retrieval, screening, and analysing qualitative studies. The inclusion criteria accepted studies that were: qualitative in design; included children as participants in shared care parenting time post-separation. Results: Ten qualitative studies in six different countries with 466 children and young adults were included in the final analysis. Children’s experiences of shared care parenting post separation were mixed and varied depending on contextual factors related to their relationship with both parents, as well the quality of these relationships and the flexibility/rigidity of the parenting arrangement. Implications: Hearing from children and young adults directly helps to move the shared care debate away from binary arguments about sole versus shared care based on parents’ rights and advocacy views.

Adjustment, depression, and anxiety in mild cognitive impairment and early dementia: a systematic review of psychological intervention studies

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1963-1984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Regan ◽  
Laura Varanelli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Early Dementia

ABSTRACTBackground:Many people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia suffer from concomitant depression and anxiety disorders, which in some cases, may be related difficulties adjusting to their diagnosis and associated cognitive problems. Successful adjustment and alleviation of depression and anxiety symptoms in these people is of critical importance for quality of life and may also help prevent, or delay, further cognitive decline. A variety of psychosocial intervention approaches has been trialed with this group.Method:The literature was systematically searched for community-based intervention studies that aim to improve depression, anxiety, or adjustment. Studies were included or excluded using a priori criteria. Once included, the quality of studies was evaluated using pre-set criteria.Results:Seventeen of 925 studies identified through literature databases and manual searches met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 16 were considered to be of at least “adequate quality.” These included seven randomized controlled trials and eight pre–post studies. A diverse range of psychotherapeutic approaches, formats (individual or group), outcome measures, inclusion criteria, and cultural contexts were apparent, making comparisons between studies challenging.Conclusions:Several studies have demonstrated positive findings in the treatment of depression in older adults with early dementia using problem solving and modified cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) approaches. Amongst the large range of approaches trialed to improve adjustment and quality of life for patients with MCI and early dementia, some approaches, such as modified CBT, have shown promise. There is a need for replication studies using more rigorous methodology before clear clinical recommendations can be made.

scholarly journals Terapi Musik Pada Kualitas Hidup Anak yang Sakit:A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-104
Author(s):  
Astuti Astuti ◽  
Yayah Yayah ◽  
Nani Nurhaeni
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Haematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Cell Transplants ◽  
Sick Children ◽  
Therapy Intervention

During illness, children had a lot of unpleasant experiences. That experiences can reduce the quality of life in children. Music therapy is expected to improve the quality of life in sick children. This study aims to determine the effect of music therapy on the quality of life in sick children. Several online databases were searched from 2010-2020. The inclusion criteria of the articles are research articles, free full-text articles, articles written in English, and concerns on music therapy intervention programs for sick children aged 0-18 years old. There were six articles used for the review of this paper. The six articles are similar in the results that music therapy can improve the quality of life for sick children. The type of music therapy is active music therapy (the child is directly involved) and responsive (listening to music). Pediatric patients who are proven to be able to effectively improve the quality of life through music therapy are children with palliative care, brain tumors, Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants (HSCT), mental disorders, and children who are treated in ordinary inpatient rooms. Music therapy is proven to be effective in improving the quality of life of sick children with the various accompanying disease.  

scholarly journals Práticas integrativas e complementares para promoção e recuperação da saúde

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (30) ◽  
pp. 209-221
Author(s):  
Oclaris Lopes Munhoz ◽  
Bruna Xavier Morais ◽  
Emanuelli Mancio Ferreira da Luz ◽  
Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Insuficiencia Cardiaca ◽  
The Face ◽  
Theses And Dissertations

Este estudo objetivou identificar e caracterizar as tendências das Teses e Dissertações, produzidas no Brasil, acerca da efetividade das PIC para promoção e recuperação da saúde. Estudo documental, descritivo e exploratório, realizado a partir das produções disponíveis no Catálogo de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal. Incluiu-se estudos primários e de intervenção. Estudos que não contemplaram a temática, com resumos incompletos ou indisponíveis, que não responderam à questão de pesquisa, estudos metodológicos ou de revisão foram excluídos. Predominaram estudos oriundos de dissertações e desenvolvidos por enfermeiros. Acupuntura, musicoterapia e reiki foram as práticas mais utilizadas. As PIC mostraram-se efetivas para o tratamento de ansiedade, estresse, obesidade, dor e proporcionaram melhora do sono, das condições circulatórias e da qualidade de vida. Acupuntura, auriculoterapia, musicoterapia e reiki surgem como tendências das PIC para a promoção e recuperação da saúde, demonstrando-se efetivas diante de condições crônicas e de distúrbios físicos e fisiológicos.Descritores: Terapias Complementares, Saúde, Promoção da Saúde. Integrative and complementary practices for health promotion and recoveryAbstract: This study aimed to identify and characterize the trends of Theses and Dissertations, produced in Brazil, about the effectiveness of ICPs for health promotion and recovery. Documentary, descriptive and exploratory study, made from the productions available in the Journal Catalog of the Personnel Improvement Coordination. This included primary and intervention studies. Studies that did not address the theme, with incomplete or unavailable abstracts, that did not answer the research question, methodological or review studies were excluded. Studies originating from dissertations and developed by nurses predominated. Acupuncture, music therapy and reiki were the most used practices. The ICPs were effective for the treatment of anxiety, stress, obesity, pain and provided improved sleep, circulatory conditions and quality of life. Acupuncture, auriculotherapy, music therapy and reiki appear as ICP tendencies for health promotion and recovery, proving to be effective in the face of chronic conditions and physical and physiological disorders.Descriptors: Complementary Therapies, Health, Health Promotion. El cuidador de paciente con insuficiencia cardíaca: desafíos en el cuidadoResumen: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar y caracterizar las tendencias de Tesis y Disertaciones, producidas en Brasil, sobre la efectividad de los PIC para la promoción y recuperación de la salud. Estudio documental, descriptivo y exploratorio, basado en las producciones disponibles en el Catálogo de revistas de coordinación de mejora del personal. Esto incluyó estudios primarios y de intervención. Se excluyeron los estudios que no abordaron el tema, con resúmenes incompletos o no disponibles, que no respondieron a la pregunta de investigación, los estudios metodológicos o de revisión. Predominaron los estudios provenientes de disertaciones y desarrollados por enfermeras. La acupuntura, la musicoterapia y el reiki fueron las prácticas más utilizadas. Las PIC fueron eficaces para tratar la ansiedad, el estrés, la obesidad, el dolor y mejoraron el sueño, las condiciones circulatorias y la calidad de vida. La acupuntura, la auriculoterapia, la musicoterapia y el reiki aparecen como tendencias ICP para la promoción y recuperación de la salud, demostrando ser efectivas frente a afecciones crónicas y trastornos físicos y fisiológicos.Descriptores: Terapias Complementarias, Salud, Promoción de la Salud.

scholarly journals Intervention Programs to Promote the Quality of Caregiver–Child Interactions in Childcare: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11208
Author(s):  
Benedetta Ragni ◽  
Francesca Boldrini ◽  
Ilaria Buonomo ◽  
Paula Benevene ◽  
Teresa Grimaldi Capitello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Developmental Pathways ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Child Interaction ◽  
Sample Characteristics ◽  
Familial Context

Sensitive caregiver–child interactions appear fundamental throughout childhood, supporting infants’ wellbeing and development not only in a familial context but in professional caregiving as well. The main aim of this review was to examine the existing literature about Early Childhood Education Context (ECEC) intervention studies dedicated to caregiver–child interaction, fostering children’s socioemotional developmental pathways. Studies published between January 2007 and July 2021 were identified in four electronic databases following PRIMSA guidelines. The initial search yielded a total of 342 records. Among them, 48 studies were fully reviewed. Finally, 18 of them met all inclusion criteria and formed the basis for this review. Main factors characterizing implemented programs were recorded (e.g., intervention and sample characteristics, dimensions of the teacher–child interaction targeted by the intervention, outcome variables, main results) in order to frame key elements of ECE intervention programs. Our review points to a range of fundamental issues that should consider to enhance ECEC interventions’ efficacy, supporting children’s socioemotional development and caregiver–child interaction. Reflections and considerations for future research are provided.

Disability and gait disturbances in older adults: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-235
Author(s):  
Pablo Cervera-Garvi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Progressive Increase ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Technical Aids ◽  
Gait Disturbances

Background: there are different alterations that produce changes in the progress of the elderly which, cause effects on the march producing a physical deterioration and establishing a relative fear of having falls. There is a high percentage, of about 93% of the geriatric population, of pathologies and alterations in the feet, percentage that is increasing with the progressive increase of the age. Because of these changes and the increase in the number of postural alterations, there is a progressive decrease in walking speed. The main objective of our review was to analyze the different technical aids that are used by older adults, including as an aid to wander footwear. Methods. A Narrative review was carried out, whose search was conducted for studies published in different languages, by examining the Pubmed; Enfispo, CINAHL; and Google Scholar databases. The inclusion criteria were studies related to alterations of the walking of older adults who use technical aids to improve walking, in patients over 60 and studies published in English or Spanish. Results: Of the potential 861 articles identified, 13 studies were included in the review for qualitative synthesis after the analysis. The imbalances have to be monitored and studied by professionals to be able to change technical assistance if necessary and that the patient does no suffer a worsening in your ambulation and quality of life. Conclusions: Due to the varied gait alterations, the treatment of these should be multidisciplinary. The importance of the Podiatrist's work in maintaining a walking and walking as physiologically as possible. Keywords: older adults, technical aids, disability.

Effective interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to address participation for adults with aphasia: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110578
Author(s):  
Anne A Escher ◽  
Sarah McKinnon ◽  
Sue Berger
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Cochrane Database ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Introduction Occupational therapists work with clients with impaired communication to re-engage in valued occupations. This systematic review seeks to answer the question: What are effective interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to address participation for adults with aphasia? Method A systematic review of the literature was completed using PubMed, PsychInfo, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and OT Seeker databases. Intervention studies within the scope of occupational therapy practice with a participation outcome, and published in peer reviewed journals from 2000 to 2019, were included. The quality of each study was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Findings Thirteen articles fit the inclusion criteria. Categories of interventions that emerged from the data include community-based groups, individually tailored programs, adaptation/presentation of materials, interprofessional interventions, and psychoeducation. Conclusion There is evidence to support the use of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to increase participation for people with aphasia. Specifically, the use of community-based groups and adaptation of materials are effective to facilitate participation. Most of the studies were pre-post one group design; however, they demonstrated positive results for participation outcomes. More research is needed on people with aphasia that focuses on participation in meaningful occupations.

An Evaluation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Application of Tolin’s Criteria for Empirically Supported Treatments

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassandra L. Boness ◽  
Rachel Hershenberg ◽  
Joanna Kaye ◽  
Margaret-Anne Mackintosh ◽  
Damion Grasso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Empirically Supported Treatments ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
American Psychological ◽  
Strong Recommendation ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
High Quality Evidence

The American Psychological Association’s Society of Clinical Psychology recently adopted the “Tolin Criteria” to evaluate empirically supported treatments. These criteria better account for strength and quality of rapidly accumulating evidence bases for various treatments. Here we apply this framework to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Following procedures outlined by Tolin and colleagues (2015), Step 1 included an examination of quantitative systematic reviews; nine met inclusion criteria. Step 2 evaluated review quality and effect size data. We found high-quality evidence that CBT-I produces clinically and statistically significant effects on insomnia and other sleep-related outcomes. Based on the Tolin Criteria, the literature merits a “strong” recommendation for CBT-I. This report is a working model for subsequent applications of the Tolin Criteria.

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