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| Author | McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. | |
| Title | Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | |
| Reference | McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M.; Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ;BMJ Open vol:6.0 issue: 9.0 page: |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84988811875&doi=10.1136%2fbmjopen-2016-012521&partnerID=40&md5=739c95291e649a63110ebcc672411081 |
| Abstract | Objective To explore the ways in which participation in a community singing group contributed to the health and well-being of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Design Qualitative description, based on transcripts from individual interviews and a focus group meeting with people with COPD participating in the singing group, regarding their experience. Setting Urban community, Wellington, New Zealand. Participants 23 people (13 women and 10 men), 51-91-years with COPD (21) or interstitial lung disease (2). Results The weekly singing group was a well-attended activity, with self-reported benefits to health and well-being. 4 key themes were identified: being in the right space, connection, purpose and growth, and participation in a meaningful physical activity. Conclusions This study helps us to better understand how participation in a community singing group can benefit the health and well-being of patients with COPD. Trial registration number ACTRN12615000736549; Results. |
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| The participants reported perceived health benefits from participation in the group, and no adverse events. . | These health benefits included improvements in breathing, sputum clearance and exercise tolerance, as well as a general sense of improved well-being. . | This sense of community, connection, belonging and commonality was very important to the participants. . | Results The weekly singing group was a well-attended activity, with self-reported benefits to health and well-being. . | Conclusions This study helps us to better understand how participation in a community singing group can benefit the health and well-being of patients with COPD. . | Overview of findings Overall, the singing group was a highly positive experience for all people involved. . | The participants reported how singing made them feel good, with one participant noting that singing encouraged her to be in the moment without worrying about other things in her life. . | Many commented that their breathing felt easier the day after singing practice, with singing helping some to clear sputum. . | For the participants in this study, involvement in a singing group had resulted in many positive and, at times, unexpected changes in their health and well-being. . | Yet on the other hand, singing is an absorbing activity, especially within a group. . | CONCLUSIONS This qualitative study describes the perceived health and well-being benefits of belonging to a community singing group for patients with COPD. . | Many were significantly tired after the singing sessions and the following day, but reported being happy with this trade-off. . | Objective To explore the ways in which participation in a community singing group contributed to the health and well-being of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). . | They also appreciated the opportunity to perform as a contribution to their local community as well as wider audiences. . | The unexpected finding of themes of right space and being cared for appeared to contribute to the positive effects on health and well-being. . | Performing to an audience boosted the confidence of the individuals and the group and gave them a real sense of achievement. . | This stigma had created barriers to engagement in community activities in other contexts. . |
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