Do community-based singing interventions have an impact on people living with dementia and their carers? A mixed-methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Psychosocial interventions have been shown to improve mood, relieve stress and improve quality of life for people living with dementia (PwD). To date, most evaluations of singing interventions have focused on the benefits for PwD and not their carers. This research aims to evaluate the benefits of dementia singing groups for both PwD and their carers.

Methods and analysis

This 2-year project will observe the impact of two different singing intervention services, one combining singing alongside dance and another that includes a sociable lunch. This project will aim to recruit a total of n=150 PwD and n=150 carers across the two singing interventions. Using a mixed-methods approach, the influence of both services will be analysed via the following outcome measures

SUBMITTER: Polden M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668143 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature