Journal article
The influence of caregiver singing and background music on vocally expressed emotions and moods in dementia care
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Music and singing are considered to have a strong impact on human emotions. Such an effect has been demonstrated in caregiving contexts with dementia patients.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to illuminate vocally expressed emotions and moods in the communication between caregivers and persons with severe dementia during morning care sessions.
Authors
Götell E; Brown S; Ekman S-L
Journal
International Journal of Nursing Studies, Vol. 46, No. 4, pp. 422–430
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2007.11.001
ISSN
0020-7489