Published in Spiritual Care
Ausgehend von einem aktuellen Popsong und Berichten über die Bedeutung des Gesangbuchs wird nach der spirituell-heilsamen Wirkung von Musik gefragt. Historische Erfahrungsberichte und theologische Einordnungen verbinden sich mit phänomenologischen Analysen zur religiösen Wirkmacht von Musik. Diese wird systematisiert als Prozess von Einstimmung, Um...
Published in Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
Introduction The purpose of this study was to understand how two respiratory strengthening protocols, therapeutic singing (TS) and expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), compare on measures of quality of life (QOL), depression and anxiety for persons with Parkinson's disease. An equally important aim was to understand participants' perceptions...
Published in Frontiers in Medicine
Background In the United Kingdom a singing intervention for Postpartum Depression (PPD) titled “Music and Motherhood” was found to be effective. The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe coordinated a study to assess the feasibility of implementing and adapting the intervention in other countries. In Italy, recent studies have highli...
Published in Frontiers in Psychology
Introduction Children born preterm are at increased risk for adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. Music and reading activities in childhood could ameliorate these difficulties, as they have shown benefits on both neural and behavioral levels. However, only a few studies have assessed these potential benefits in preterm-born children. We investigate...
This study explores the enhancement of MMR vaccination rates in the deep south of Thailand through a culturally tailored intervention that incorporates storytelling and singing, aligning with local cultural and religious values. The “Anees has Measles” intervention, developed with input from community stakeholders including health workers, religiou...
Published in Logopedics, phoniatrics, vocology
Voice interventions for transgender individuals can address several speech and voice parameters - fundamental frequency, resonance, intonation, rhythm, and intensity. In this study, we focus on fundamental voice frequency and build on existing research to test one technique that has been shown in a preliminary study to effectively adjust fundamenta...
Published in Frontiers in Virtual Reality
Introduction The use of virtual environments in rehabilitation has been growing. The current systematic review aimed to evaluate how and where virtual technologies are combined with music in rehabilitation. Methods A literature search was conducted in seven databases (ACM Digital Library, CINAHL Complete, Cochrane Library, Computer Science database...
Many students lack confidence in composition at GCSE, stemming partly from a lack of direction in how to compose at Key Stage 3. Building on Edwin Gordon’s (1989) research, which identifies audiation – the ability to think in sound – as a foundational component of musical creativity, I developed strategies to promote audiation skills in my students...
The Catholic pilgrimage from Sali (island of Dugi Otok, Croatia) to the island of Piškera is embedded in the historical connections between these two locations, as Piškera was inhabited by fishermen from Sali for nearly three centuries. While sailing through the archipelago that no longer belongs to them, the pilgrims from Sali sing. During Mass, t...
