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What works for wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults
- Authors:
- DAYKIN Norma, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Perspectives in Public Health, 138(1), 2018, pp.39-46.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Aims: The role of arts and music in supporting subjective wellbeing (SWB) is increasingly recognised. Robust evidence is needed to support policy and practice. This article reports on the first of four reviews of Culture, Sport and Wellbeing (CSW) commissioned by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded What Works Centre for Wellbeing (https://whatworkswellbeing.org/). Objective: To identify SWB outcomes for music and singing in adults. Methods: Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in PsychInfo, Medline, ERIC, Arts and Humanities, Social Science and Science Citation Indexes, Scopus, PILOTS and CINAHL databases. From 5,397 records identified, 61 relevant records were assessed using GRADE and CERQual schema. Results: A wide range of wellbeing measures was used, with no consistency in how SWB was measured across the studies. A wide range of activities was reported, most commonly music listening and regular group singing. Music has been associated with reduced anxiety in young adults, enhanced mood and purpose in adults and mental wellbeing, quality of life, self-awareness and coping in people with diagnosed health conditions. Music and singing have been shown to be effective in enhancing morale and reducing risk of depression in older people. Few studies address SWB in people with dementia. While there are a few studies of music with marginalised communities, participants in community choirs tend to be female, white and relatively well educated. Research challenges include recruiting participants with baseline wellbeing scores that are low enough to record any significant or noteworthy change following a music or singing intervention. Conclusions: There is reliable evidence for positive effects of music and singing on wellbeing in adults. There remains a need for research with sub-groups who are at greater risk of lower levels of wellbeing, and on the processes by which wellbeing outcomes are, or are not, achieved. (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)
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)
The Alive! difference: an evaluation of Alive! workshops and training
- Authors:
- WILLIS NEWSON, DAYKIN Norma
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 56
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Summarises the findings of an evaluation of activity workshops for older people in residential care and training for care staff delivered by Alive!, a Bristol-based charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people in care through meaningful activity. The evaluation was conducted by specialist arts consultants and evaluators, and looked at outcomes in four areas: supporting older people in care; building relationships; supporting staff; and care home culture and practice. It also sought to describe the activities delivered and investigate value for money. The evaluation was informed by observation, feedback from a range of viewpoints, and analysis of secondary data collected between 2009 and 2014. Activities delivered by Alive! include arts workshops, music and movement and guided reminiscence, The results suggests that Alive! activities have a positive impact on the mental and emotional wellbeing of those who participate. These include expression of personal identity, enabling of personal choice, interaction with others, opportunities to demonstrate skills and to experience a sense of achievement. The activities were also valued by care managers and staff for the impact it has upon individuals in their care. However, the evaluation notes that maintaining the positive wellbeing impacts of the activity sessions is a challenge for staff within the care settings, given the demands of their daily routines. The report makes recommendations to help deliver activities in relation to large groups and people with complex needs, frequency of delivery, and sustaining impact. (Edited publisher abstract)