Effectiveness of an e-Learning Curriculum on Occupational Health for Music Performers

Su, Yu Huei; Lin, Yaw Jen; Tang, Hsin Yi Jean; Su, Mei Ju; Chen, Heng Shuen

doi:10.1089/tmj.2011.0215

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“…They recommend techniques such as visualization, breathing, relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and self-talk for performance anxiety (Barton and Feinberg, 2008 ; Clark and Williamon, 2011 ; Osborne et al, 2014 ; Spahn et al, 2016 ). They use behavioral exposure in the form of public performance (Clark and Williamon, 2011 ; Spahn et al, 2016 ) and offer classes in Feldenkrais Method and Alexander Technique (Zander et al, 2010 ; Su et al, 2012 ).…”

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Health Education for Musicians

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Context and aims: Many musicians suffer for their art, and health is often compromised during training. The Health Promotion in Schools of Music (HPSM) project has recommended that health education should be included in core curricula, although few such courses have been evaluated to date. The aim of the study was to design, implement and evaluate a compulsory health education course at a UK conservatoire of music.Methods: The course design was informed by a critical appraisal of the literature on musicians' health problems and their management, existing health education courses for musicians, and the HPSM recommendations. It was delivered by a team of appropriately-qualified tutors over 5 months to 104 first-year undergraduate students, and evaluated by means of questionnaires at the beginning and end of the course. Thirty-three students who had been in their first year the year before the course was introduced served as a control group, completing the questionnaire on one occasion only. Items concerned: hearing and use of hearing protection; primary outcomes including perceived knowledge and importance of the topics taught on the course; and secondary outcomes including physical and psychological health and health-promoting behaviors. The content of the essays written by the first-year students as part of their course assessment served as a guide to the topics they found most interesting and relevant.Results: Comparatively few respondents reported using hearing protection when practicing alone, although there was some evidence of hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis. Perceived knowledge of the topics on the course, and awareness of the risks to health associated with performing music, increased, as did self-efficacy; otherwise, there were negative effects on secondary outcomes, and few differences between the intervention and control groups. The topics most frequently covered in students' essays were managing music performance anxiety, and life skills and behavior change techniques.Conclusion: There is considerable scope for improving music students' physical and psychological health and health-related behaviors through health education, and persuading senior managers, educators and students themselves that health education can contribute to performance enhancement.

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“…However, few health courses for conservatoire students have been designed with sufficient care, in our view; they have not been documented adequately, nor have they been evaluated thoroughly (e.g. Arnasson et al, 2018;Baadjou et al, 2018;Barton and Feinberg, 2008;Clark and Williamon, 2011;Laursen and Chesky, 2014;Lopez and Martinez, 2013;Su et al, 2012;Zander et al, 2010). None were based on comprehensive literature reviews and the only report of a course based in the UK (Clark and Williamon, 2011) focused on the evaluation of a mental skills programme rather than health education more broadly.…”

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Health education for musicians in the UK: a qualitative evaluation

Matei

Ginsborg

2021

Health Promotion International

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Summary Musical training in higher education music institutions (e.g. conservatoires) has been associated with health-related issues among musicians. The Health Promotion in Schools of Music project in the USA and the Healthy Conservatoires project in the UK have therefore recommended health promotion at conservatoires. Few health education courses have been evaluated to date, however. A 5-month health education programme for first-year undergraduate students at a British conservatoire was introduced as part of the core curriculum in September 2016. The programme, which involved both lectures and seminars, was evaluated using quantitative and qualitative approaches. This article reports only the qualitative evaluation. Twenty semi-structured individual interviews were conducted either face-to-face or via Skype in April 2017. The data were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. Five themes were identified: (i) the programme as a catalyst for engagement with health; (ii) behavioural changes; (iii) barriers to engaging with the programme material and initiating changes; (iv) suggestions for improvement; and (v) misinformation. Generally, participants viewed the programme as relevant and informative, particularly appreciating the intimate nature of the seminars. They reported that the programme helped them take a broader perspective on musicianship and that they would welcome sessions that are more practical than theoretical. They also reported instances of change in their behaviours relating to both lifestyle and management of music practice. In conclusion, undergraduate music students viewed this health education programme positively. Their feedback illustrates the complex nature of health promotion in the conservatoire setting.

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“…Recent evidence suggests that tertiary music students want to learn more about musicians' MSSs, 71,72 with most wanting this education delivered in practical formats, including instrumentspecific workshops, and few interested in online delivery. 71 Previous research on musicians has also suggested that online health education programs have been ineffective in changing behaviour, 40 and have poor compliance. 73 Face-to-face programs developed with input directly from musicians themselves may be more successful.…”

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The effect of strategies to prevent and manage musicians’ musculoskeletal symptoms: A systematic review

Stanhope

Pisaniello

Weinstein

2020

Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health

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The objective of this systematic review was to determine the safety and effectiveness of any public health intervention designed to prevent and/or manage musculoskeletal symptoms (MSSs) in any type of musician. A total of 14 studies were included. Studies investigated exercise and/or education programs, and changes to equipment, with a range of musicians. There was some evidence to suggest that smaller piano keyboards, and exercise programs may be effective. Studies suggesting a benefit of exercise programs typically had lower level designs and higher risk of methodological bias, compared with those that reported no benefit. Future research should use more robust methods to reduce bias and come to definitive conclusions regarding the safety and effectiveness of interventions prior to implementation, to reduce the burden of MSSs for musicians.

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Effectiveness of an e-Learning Curriculum on Occupational Health for Music Performers

Abstract: The findings suggest that the HPMP e-learning course enhanced student awareness of Practice and Performance issues but did not have as significant an impact on student awareness of Health and Lifestyle issues.

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Health education for musicians in the UK: a qualitative evaluation

The effect of strategies to prevent and manage musicians’ musculoskeletal symptoms: A systematic review

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