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Exploring caregivers' experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing

Dissertation (MMus (Music Therapy))--University of Pretoria, 2021.

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Other Authors: Stuart-Röhm, Karyn Lesley
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spelling oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/83135 Exploring caregivers' experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing Stuart-Röhm, Karyn Lesley elsjekoetsier@gmail.com Lotter, Carol Barbara Koetsier, Elsjé UCTD Music Therapy Therapeutic Caregiver Singing Dementia Person-Centered Care Caregiver Training Communication Dissertation (MMus (Music Therapy))--University of Pretoria, 2021. Studies show that the use of music and therapeutic singing in dementia care can be beneficial to both caregivers and persons with dementia (PWDs). Therapeutic singing forms part of music therapy interventions with PWDs, which is typically carried out by the music therapist. Equipping caregivers with the skills to use therapeutic singing during morning routines is still relatively unexplored in South Africa. This case study aims to explore four caregivers’ experiences of implementing Therapeutic Caregiver Singing in morning routines with PWDs. Subsequently, this study also explores ways in which Therapeutic Caregiver Singing can facilitate communication between these caregiver-participants and PWD-participants. Data collection took place at a care home in South Africa. One four-hour workshop was conducted to equip caregivers with practical techniques to implement during daily routines with PWDs. Interviews were the primary source of data collection, and were conducted with each caregiver on three separate occasions. Diary prompts and observations were used to assist interview questions. This study employed an interpretative phenomenological approach. Results showed 7 superordinate themes namely: a deepened relational connection between caregivers and residents; interpersonal experiences for caregivers; an enhancement of person-centered ethos; promotion of participatory engagement; promotion of emotional responses; unpredictability, changes and challenges in the work environment; and caregivers’ resilience. Findings suggest an overall positive experience of Therapeutic Caregiver Singing, with facilitation in communication between caregivers and residents with dementia. Recommendations for future research include exploring limiting factors to the use of Therapeutic Caregiver Singing during morning routines. Music MMus (Music Therapy) Unrestricted 2022-01-11T07:28:00Z 2022-01-11T07:28:00Z 2022 2021-08-31 Dissertation * A2022 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/83135 en © 2019 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria
spellingShingle UCTD
Music Therapy
Therapeutic Caregiver Singing
Dementia
Person-Centered Care
Caregiver Training
Communication
Exploring caregivers' experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing
title Exploring caregivers' experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing
title_full Exploring caregivers' experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing
title_fullStr Exploring caregivers' experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing
title_full_unstemmed Exploring caregivers' experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing
title_short Exploring caregivers' experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing
title_sort exploring caregivers experiences of communication with persons with dementia in relation to therapeutic caregiver singing
topic UCTD
Music Therapy
Therapeutic Caregiver Singing
Dementia
Person-Centered Care
Caregiver Training
Communication
url http://hdl.handle.net/2263/83135