Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.
Sci Prog. 2021 Apr-Jun;104(2):368504211014353. doi: 10.1177/00368504211014353.
This study aimed to evaluate a set of guidelines for music use with people with dementia. A secondary aim was to identify challenges and barriers to implementation of music interventions by caregivers. Caregivers ( = 16) were interviewed after implementing a music listening programme based on the guidelines with 29 people with dementia in home-care and aged care facilities. Caregivers found the guidelines informative, easy to understand and use. Positive effects on mood, reduced agitation and reduced challenges to care were reported. Difficulties with technology and finding time to implement the music programme were identified. Results highlight the need for more research around appropriate technology and the streamlining of processes and procedures for aged care staff. Further iterations of the guidelines will need to address these issues and consider the differing needs of home-based carers and aged care providers separately.
本研究旨在评估一套针对痴呆症患者使用音乐的指南。次要目的是确定护理人员实施音乐干预的挑战和障碍。在根据指南为 29 名居家和养老院的痴呆症患者实施音乐聆听方案后，对 16 名护理人员进行了访谈。护理人员认为指南内容丰富、易于理解和使用。报告称，音乐方案对改善情绪、减少躁动和减轻护理挑战有积极影响。但也发现了技术方面的困难和实施音乐方案的时间压力。研究结果强调需要进一步研究适当的技术，并简化流程和程序，以适应老年护理人员的需求。指南还需要进一步迭代，以解决这些问题，并分别考虑居家护理人员和养老院提供者的不同需求。
