Role of occupational therapy in musicians' health: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Review question/objective

The purpose of this proposed review is twofold: first, to understand the role of occupational therapy presented in the musicians' health literature; and second, to explore the potential for this role.

Introduction

The intense movement, awkward postures, concentration and emotional communication required of musicians can place them at increased risk of music-related health conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders and performance anxiety. The development of music-related health conditions can be emotionally and financially devastating. The role of occupational therapy in musicians' health has been previously discussed; however, no rigorous reviews of the scholarly literature have been published. We will, therefore, undertake a scoping review with

SUBMITTER: Villas B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7780529 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature