Involving Family Members of People with Dementia inthe Music Therapy Process at a Residential Care Facility
Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The therapeutic use of music with older adults with dementia is widely documented, and \nfamily involvement is encouraged in both music therapy practice and dementia care \nservices. This qualitative study explores and describes the experience of a student music \ntherapist involving the family members of people with dementia in the music therapy \nprocess in a residential care facility. Grounded theory methodology informed analysis of \nthe data sources. Secondary data was analysed and a theoretical perspective regarding \nfamily involvement in the music therapy process in this setting was developed. The findings \nare presented in main categories consisting of: building relationships, sharing information, \nunplanned family involvement in music therapy sessions, flexibility, spontaneity, joy and \nhumour, and negotiation of the music therapist role in the community of the facility. The \nemergent theoretical perspective suggests that involving family members in the music \ntherapy process in residential care facility is valuable in fostering and strengthening a sense \nof community between residents, family members and care staff.
Author: Patrice Dennis
Language: English
Topic: Music Therapy and Health
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1528257300