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Review of the grey literature: music, singing and wellbeing
- Authors:
- DAYKIN Norma, et al
- Publisher:
- What Works Centre for Wellbeing
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 47
This report reviews evidence from the grey literature on wellbeing outcomes for music and singing for adults. The evidence was received through a call for evidence placed on the What Works Wellbeing website in 2016. A total of 51 reports were received, of which 32 met the inclusion criteria. These included: 12 reports on music and singing interventions with healthy adults; 12 reports on participants with a range of diagnosed conditions including COPD, Parkinson’s, stroke and mental health conditions; and eight reports on participants living with dementia. An additional five unpublished PhDs were also identified. The report summarises the evaluation methods used in the projects; quantitative and qualitative wellbeing outcomes identified; and process evaluations carried out. The review found evidence of improved mental wellbeing in evaluations of two singing interventions for people in the community experiencing, or at risk of, mental health problems. Two studies of music interventions for older participants in hospital also reported improvements in observed wellbeing. Qualitative findings also suggest that participants involved in singing and music projects report positive outcomes such as improved mood, purpose and social interaction. Adults with dementia also experienced increased engagement, relaxation, and better connection with others. Key issues reported from process evaluations included: barriers to activity, such as lack of accessible transport; institutional barriers, particularly in care home settings where projects rely on the support of care staff and managers. Limitations of the evidence are also briefly discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
A systematic review of the wellbeing outcomes of music and singing in adults...Volume 1: music and singing for wellbeing in healthy adults
- Authors:
- DAYKIN Norma, et al
- Publisher:
- What Works Centre for Wellbeing
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 96
This systematic review reports on evidence of the relationship between music and singing interventions and wellbeing outcomes in healthy adults and adults who may be living with long term conditions. The review included empirical research, systematic reviews, grey literature and practice reports published between 1996 and 2016. This report covers findings from 24 quantitative studies and 15 qualitative studies that met inclusion criteria. Studies covered a wide range of groups including young adults, working age adults, mixed age members of community ensembles, pregnant women people in justice settings, homeless people, and drug users. A third of the studies included older people. The review found high quality evidence that music and singing activities can improve subjective wellbeing in healthy adults, with the highest level of evidence supporting group singing and music programmes. In particular, the review found evidence that participatory music and singing programmes can help to maintain wellbeing and prevent isolation, depression and mental ill health in older people. It also identified high quality evidence to suggest that listening to music can improve wellbeing in other groups: for example, reducing anxiety in young adult and pregnant women. The report concludes with implications for future research. (Edited publisher abstract)