A phenomenological and qualitative study into the benefits of participating in either community choirs or brass bands amongst pensioners with the onset of dementia.
A review of the use of cats as a therapeutic tool within occupational therapy with especial reference to those who have suffered from heart attacks and/or strokes.
August 9, 2021An investigation into perceptions of the effects of irritable bowel syndrome amongst judges and their ability to achieve occupational balance and engagement- with specific reference to those sitting upon the Midland circuit.
August 9, 2021A phenomenological and qualitative study into the benefits of participating in either community choirs or brass bands amongst pensioners with the onset of dementia.
Example occupational therapy dissertation topic 8:
A phenomenological and qualitative study into the benefits of participating in either community choirs or brass bands amongst pensioners with the onset of dementia.
Focusing upon Norham (the northern most town to possess a brass band in England) and the community choirs and music groups of Coldstream (the southernmost town of Scotland), this is a dissertation that combines occupational therapy theory with practice in two neighbouring community settings. Using real life experiences and first hand interviews this is a dissertation that will need to ensure that issues relating to confidentiality are adhered to, and would also benefit from further interviews with health professionals in the area. This is a dissertation that could be completed over either a short or longer-term time-frame of observation depending upon the study limitations faced by the individual researcher.
Suggested initial topic reading:
- Hartwig, R. (2010). Music therapy in the context of palliative care in Tanzania. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 16(10), pp. 499-504.
- Remington, R., Abdallah, L., Melillo, K. D. and Flanagan, J. (2006). Managing problem behaviors associated with dementia. Rehabilitation Nursing, 31(5), pp. 186-192.
- Ridder, H.M.O. (2003). Singing dialogue: Music therapy with persons in advanced stages of dementia: A case study research design. Doctoral dissertation, Institute of Music Therapy, Aalborg University, Denmark.
