How health-focused choirs adapted to the virtual world during the COVID-19 pandemic – An international survey

Tamplin, Jeanette; Thompson, Zara

doi:10.1016/j.aip.2023.101997

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“…Factors may include social support providers' access to ICT equipment, digital literacy and ability to receive support to navigate the technology. 35 , 39 , 40 , 41 While the telephone was the most employed format, akin to other studies, we observed an increased reliance on the use of videoconferencing software during the pandemic. 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 The use of videoconferencing software peaked when public health restrictions were most restrictive, and may have been used as an interim to see one another when doing so in person was unsafe.…”

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“…The adaptation of delivery methods is likely to depend on various factors, which may differ across sectors and or by organisation size. Factors may include social support providers' access to ICT equipment, digital literacy and ability to receive support to navigate the technology 35,39–41 . While the telephone was the most employed format, akin to other studies, we observed an increased reliance on the use of videoconferencing software during the pandemic 33–36 .…”

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“…For example, some providers reported challenges in assessing and progressing people with dementia participating in an exercise health programme, 33 a lack of privacy during some medical follow‐ups 27 and the audio latency formed a barrier to engaging in singing groups 35 . While not collected in our survey, the use of videoconferencing software to deliver support asynchronously, largely by prerecorded videos, is documented in other studies 35,41,42 . This format may help to overcome issues relating to audio latency and facilitate timely and flexible access to support.…”

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confidence: 88%

“… 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 The use of videoconferencing software peaked when public health restrictions were most restrictive, and may have been used as an interim to see one another when doing so in person was unsafe. Delivering services by videoconferencing software is likely to have engendered a steep learning curve, which may include adapting the content delivered 35 , 40 , 41 and identifying how to optimally facilitate engagement with people with dementia and unpaid carers. 33 , 34 Delivering services by videoconferencing software may be time effective 27 and, compared to the telephone, the format offers visual cues which may help foster a sense of connection with people with dementia and unpaid carers.…”

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Social support services for dementia during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A longitudinal survey exploring service adaptations in the United Kingdom

Caprioli

Giebel

Reilly

et al. 2023

Health Expectations

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Objectives To understand how the delivery of dementia‐related social support services across the UK adapted during the pandemic. Methods We devised a two‐part online and telephone longitudinal survey. Providers participated between March and June 2021, and again 3 months later. Information relating to services delivered and delivery methods employed was collected before and during the pandemic at two timepoints (T1 and T2). Results A total of 75 participants completed the survey at T1, with 58 participants completing the survey at both timepoints. Thirty‐six participants had complete data at T1. Day care centres and support groups were the most delivered primary services. During the pandemic, services shifted from in‐person to remote or hybrid. While in‐person services started to resume at T2, most services remained hybrid. At T2, the frequency of service delivery increased, however, a decreasing trend in usage was observed across survey timepoints. The telephone was the most employed format to deliver remote and hybrid services, however, reliance on videoconferencing software significantly increased at T1. Videoconferencing software was often used alongside the telephone and emails to remotely deliver services. Conclusions Services were able to adapt and provide support to some service recipients. Complementing novel approaches to service delivery with more traditional formats may facilitate access to service recipients with limited digital literacy. Following the easing of public health measures, many service recipients may be reluctant to engage with in‐person services. Thus, the provision of in‐person and remote services needs to be carefully balanced amidst the current hybrid landscape. Patient or Public Contribution Two public advisors (a former unpaid carer and a person living with dementia) were involved in designing and piloting the tool, interpreting the results and disseminating the findings. Both public advisors have experience in delivering dementia‐related social support services before and or during the pandemic in the United Kingdom.

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Social support services for dementia during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A longitudinal survey exploring service adaptations in the United Kingdom

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Giebel

Reilly

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Health Expectations

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“…25 Recent surveys have shown that many different formats for online choirs were used during the COVID-19 pandemic and that similar themes emerged for therapeutic and nontherapeutic choirs alike, particularly surrounding technology issues. 26,27 The primary limitation for online group singing is latency, or lag time, necessitating the use of the mute function while participants sing along with a facilitator. This inherent latency in videoconferencing platforms makes synchronous group music-making difficult to achieve online.…”

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ParkinSong Online: Feasibility of Telehealth Delivery and Remote Data Collection for a Therapeutic Group Singing Study in Parkinson’s

Tamplin,

Haines,

Baker

et al. 2023

Neurorehabil Neural Repair

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Background Parkinson’s disease can negatively affect vocal functioning and social wellbeing, particularly in the latter stages of disease progression. Face-to-face group singing interventions can improve communication and wellbeing outcomes, yet not all people can access in-person sessions. To help overcome barriers to participation, exploration of the feasibility and utility of online therapeutic singing programs is needed. Objectives To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week ParkinSong Online intervention on speech and wellbeing for people with Parkinson’s disease. Methods A total of 28 participants with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease were recruited to a single-arm feasibility study. Weekly 90-minute online sessions were co-facilitated by a music therapist and speech pathologist. Speech and wellbeing assessments were conducted pre and post intervention. Participant and facilitator surveys were administered after each session, with focus group interviews at the end of the program. Results The recruitment rate was high (90%) with no attrition, adverse events, or safety issues. There was good intervention fidelity, attendance (average 89%), and positive participant experience. Feasibility was good, with technology reported as the main challenge (connecting and navigating Zoom). No improvements were seen in voice measures or wellbeing outcomes in this small trial. The online format used in this study did not provide the same benefits as in-person ParkinSong sessions. Conclusions ParkinSong Online is feasible for recreational purposes and social engagement provided that people have adequate technological knowledge or support. The optimal online delivery format to achieve communication improvements in Parkinson’s awaits confirmation.

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Application of engineering thinking for risk assessment in a Canadian elementary school

Naef,

Lefsrud

2023

Journal of Building Engineering

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How health-focused choirs adapted to the virtual world during the COVID-19 pandemic – An international survey

Cited by 6 publications

References 30 publications

Social support services for dementia during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A longitudinal survey exploring service adaptations in the United Kingdom

Social support services for dementia during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A longitudinal survey exploring service adaptations in the United Kingdom

ParkinSong Online: Feasibility of Telehealth Delivery and Remote Data Collection for a Therapeutic Group Singing Study in Parkinson’s

Application of engineering thinking for risk assessment in a Canadian elementary school

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