The effects of group singing on quality of life and affect of people with dementia: A randomized controlled trial

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• Conditions: quality of life and affect; F03; Unspecified dementia

• Registration Number: DRKS00014934
• Lead Sponsor: Temple University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2015-10-07
• Study Start: 2018-06-27
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 52

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

A resident who has 1. a significant hearing impairment 2. severe psychiatric conditions 3. receptive/expressive language problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.