quality of life and affect F03
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Participants will be engaged in 40-minute active group singing implemented by a music therapist twice a week for four consecutive weeks.
Group 2: Participants will be engaged in 40-minute gr
Sponsors
Temple University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A nursing home resident who is: 1. with a documented diagnosis of dementia 2. at the age of 65 years or above 3. able to sit in a chair/wheelchair for an hour
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A resident who has 1. a significant hearing impairment 2. severe psychiatric conditions 3. receptive/expressive language problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life was measured before the first and after the last session, via a direct interview conducted by activity staff with the participants, utilizing a standardized questionnaire scale, "Quality of Life-Alzheimer's Disease (QOL-AD)" (Logsdon et al.m 2002; Edelman et al., 2005). This 15-item questionnaire evaluates one's physical condition, mood, interpersonal relationships, and ability to participate in meaningful activities. Each item is rated a 4-point scale ranging from "1=poor" to "4=excellent," resulting in a mean score ranging from 15-60, with higher score indicating greater QOL. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Affect was assessed by the "Positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS)" (Watson et al., 1988). This 20-item scale measures the two primary dimensions of mood, both negative and positive affect. Participants were asked by activity staff to complete the PANAS questionnaire immediately before and after the first, fourth and eighth session. | — |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Public ContactHeeyoun Cho
NYS Veteran's Home at Oxford
Outcome results
None listed