Effectiveness of music-based interventions to address well-being in people with a vision impairment: a scoping review

Abstract

ObjectivesThe objectives of this review were to identify the types of music-based interventions and associated accessibility challenges for people who have visual impairment (VI) and their reported effects on psychological, physiological and social well-being.DesignA scoping review was developed according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist and guidelines. A narrative synthesis was conducted to map out the types of music-based interventions undertaken and to compare the therapeutic outcomes. The studies were evaluated according to the music reporting checklist.ResultsIn total 5082 records were identified, 69 full-text articles were screened and 13 studies were included. Eleven studies included younger children and teenagers, two focused on adults with acquired VI. Ten studies involved active music therapy strategies and three used passive music listening. Eleven of the studies focused on social outcomes and two reported mental health. Although the studies reported that music-based intervention strategies improved psychosocial well-being in people with a VI, conclusions could not be drawn as robust outcome measures were not generally used and only four of the studies included any statistical analysis.ConclusionsAlthough potential was evident, details of intervention protocols and training requirements were not sufficiently reported and further, high-quality evidence-based studies are required.

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“…Significant improvements in patient satisfaction and perceived treatment efficacy were observed in the music therapy group. This is consistent with the results reported by Somani et al, that music‐based interventions may enhance patients' perceptions of the quality of care 20 . The increased satisfaction may be attributed to the non‐invasive nature of this therapy, and perception of agency and choice in the selection of music.…”

“…This is consistent with the results reported by Somani et al, that music‐based interventions may enhance patients' perceptions of the quality of care. 20 The increased satisfaction may be attributed to the non‐invasive nature of this therapy, and perception of agency and choice in the selection of music. A positive correlation existed between increased patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes, as patients who are more engaged and compliant with other facets of their care are more likely to express greater satisfaction with their treatment.…”