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Perceived Quality of Online Music Therapy Sessions by Older Adults Aging at Home.
- Source :
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Canadian journal on aging = La revue canadienne du vieillissement [Can J Aging] 2023 Dec; Vol. 42 (4), pp. 607-620. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 26. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Online delivery is new to the field of music therapy (MT). This research investigated older adults' perceived quality of MT online by certified music therapists. In this feasibility study, applying both process and outcome assessments, nine older adults volunteered to participate. Zoom was used, and a virtual music therapy (VMT) kit was developed as a resource. Surveys and observed technical difficulties revealed that perceived quality varied slightly by level of technical difficulty experienced; however, overall mean perceived quality was 7.2 out of 9. Post-study interviews revealed three main themes: (a) individual experiences with VMT, (b) individuals' suggestions for further development of VMT sessions, and (c) individuals' personal outcomes from VMT sessions. Participants reported overall positive experiences with VMT. Despite a slight decline in perceived quality when more technical difficulties were present, each participant reported a desire for more sessions, and they would recommend it to others.
- Subjects :
- Humans
Aged
Aging
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Music Therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1710-1107
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Canadian journal on aging = La revue canadienne du vieillissement
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37492881
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980823000260