Chen Shu-Ling, Lin Hui-Chuan, Jane Sui-Whi
Department of Nursing, Hung Kuang University, Taiwan.
Complement Ther Med. 2009 Aug;17(4):190-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2009.03.002. Epub 2009 Apr 29.
To explore the perceptions of group music therapy among elderly nursing home residents in Taiwan.
Focus group methodology was used to explore the perceptions of elderly participants about their experience of group music therapy. Verbatim transcripts of audiotaped interviews were analysed by content analysis.
In total, 3 focus groups were held with 17 wheelchair-bound elderly residents. Analysis of participants' perceptions of group music therapy revealed two major themes: (1) strength derived from the group dynamic and (2) enhanced quality of life. The first theme included three subthemes: (1) sense of energy, (2) distraction from suffering, and (3) confirmation as a person. The second major theme included four subthemes: (1) variety added to life, (2) motivation to exercise, (3) learning positive behaviour, and (4) greater life satisfaction.
Elderly, wheelchair-bound residents of a nursing home in Taiwan positively viewed their experiences with our group music therapy programme, particularly its active component. The findings of this study suggest that healthcare providers should consider integrating group music therapy into their programmes for elderly nursing home residents and design the therapy to add variety to their life, give them a sense of autonomy by having them choose their preferred musical activities, and improve their cognitive function.
探讨台湾地区养老院老年居民对团体音乐疗法的看法。
采用焦点小组法探讨老年参与者对团体音乐疗法体验的看法。通过内容分析法对录音访谈的逐字记录进行分析。
共对17名坐轮椅的老年居民进行了3次焦点小组访谈。对参与者对团体音乐疗法的看法分析揭示了两个主要主题：（1）源自团体动力的力量；（2）生活质量的提高。第一个主题包括三个子主题：（1）活力感；（2）分散对痛苦的注意力；（3）自我认同。第二个主要主题包括四个子主题：（1）生活增添多样性；（2）锻炼的动力；（3）学习积极行为；（4）更高的生活满意度。
台湾地区养老院中坐轮椅的老年居民对团体音乐疗法项目的体验持积极态度，尤其是其活动部分。本研究结果表明，医疗服务提供者应考虑将团体音乐疗法纳入针对养老院老年居民的项目中，并设计该疗法以增加他们生活的多样性，通过让他们选择自己喜欢的音乐活动给予他们自主感，并改善他们的认知功能。
