A5017596068- Music Therapy and Health
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Language Development and Disorders
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Congenital limb and hand anomalies
- Gender Studies in Language
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Social Representations and Identity
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Diverse Music Education Insights
Edge Hill University
2025
University of Leeds
2020-2024
University of Manchester
2017-2024
University of Birmingham
2019
Abstract This article draws upon six social research studies completed by members of the Dementia and Ageing Research Team at The University Manchester their associated networks over an eight-year period (2011–2019) with aim constructing a definition ‘being in moment’ situating it within continuum moments that could be used to contextualise frame lived experience dementia. Using approach formulated Pound et al. (2005) synthesising qualitative studies, we identified this as comprising four...
Abstract The term ‘in the moment’ has received growing interest in context of music programmes for people living with dementia, therapists, family carers, health-care professionals and dementia themselves reporting value framing musical experiences ‘here now’. Although this is being used more frequently within literature, there yet to be a formal examination such how they might benefit person dementia. We multiple-case study approach develop thematic framework music-making programme research...
This review aimed to explore the psychological, social and emotional benefits of music activities for people living with dementia through a systematic qualitative literature. Eighteen studies were identified that covered wide range programmes dementia, majority focusing on active musical participation. A thematic synthesis revealed four key engagement namely: Taking Part, Being Connected, Affirming Identity Immersion "in moment". Overall, engaging was seen have number dementia. However, only...
Background In the UK, care home staff are often involved in musical practices as part of their professional activities. However, to date there is a lack relational evidence that underpins improvisational music-making programmes homes, related wellbeing and musicians who deliver such work. This process evaluation accesses Manchester Camerata’s 20-week ‘Music Mind Training’ programme for working with people living dementia focus on staff. Aims (i) To produce Theory Change model outlining core...
In this paper, we present reflections from three research studies that have engaged with creative approaches to qualitative people living dementia. Creative are increasingly advocated within dementia as they foreground alternative routes expression and can facilitate flexible, meaningful participation. Such typically cited illuminating people’s lived experiences often enable nuanced understandings around how engage in the world them. Yet involve specific complexities require rigorous...
Background The dance workforce plays a central role in delivering arts and health programmes yet there is little exploration of how programme delivery impacts artists professional or personal capacity. This study explored the experiences Dance On, which engages inactive older people 55yrs+.
Promoting the health and well-being of couples where one partner has dementia is an overlooked area care practice. Most postdiagnostic services currently lack a couple-centered approach have limited focus on couple relationship. To help address this situation, we developed tablet-based self-management guide (DemPower) focused helping enhance their relationship quality.The aim study to investigate feasibility acceptability DemPower app.A nonrandomized design was used evaluate intervention...
Musical improvisation is a generative process of spontaneously creating music ‘in the moment’. For people with young onset dementia, musical provides an extended opportunity for creative self-expression and connection to one’s own body life story. Using visual research methods, including video elicitation interviews, this paper explores moment’ experiences five living dementia who took part in 15-week improvised music-making programme (Music Mind). We frame exploration group’s through...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Promoting the health and well-being of couples where one partner has dementia is an overlooked area care practice. Most postdiagnostic services currently lack a couple-centered approach have limited focus on couple relationship. To help address this situation, we developed tablet-based self-management guide (DemPower) focused helping enhance their relationship quality. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The aim study to investigate feasibility acceptability...