Music and recovery

Re: Music and recovery

denise laughlin — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:19:00 GMT

Thanks all!

Re: Music and recovery

Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:49:04 GMT

Ta knew it was something like that his lectures are brilliant but l know he spoke about having papers on it hence saying contact him.

Re: Music and recovery

Gillian Mostyn — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:19:12 GMT

[quote user="Caro Laithwaite VN,"]John Hurd (sp?)[/quote]

Very nearly right. Hird! Lovely fella.

Re: Music and recovery

Sal the 1st — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:28:59 GMT

Charlie Rich - theres a blast from the past!

have lots of info on how music and different types of music can influence mood and brain activity in humans, and also how it can affect non verbal communication so there is definitely something in what you are saying Mark. There is a paper out their somewhere by an Italian called Bellini (about 1988 from what I recall) that may offer some information in this area, who was working with both dogs and children (not both at the same time!)

Re: Music and recovery

Louise B — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:04:14 GMT

I believe we have a few undergraduate dissertations on this topic at Harper Adams plus a colleague has been looking at the effects of music on dog behaviour in rescue kennels. I believe classical music made the dogs more relaxed. I am off on holiday at the moment but if you email me at lbuckley@harper-adams.ac.uk I will find out for you on my return. It may be a couple of weeks though before I get back/get a chance.

Re: Music and recovery

Mark Hedberg — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:49:26 GMT

It's nothing I published, but lower frequency music with a base beat of around 100-110 beats per minute did seem to keep my patients more relaxed. I had two pet theories on this one - either country music relaxes the patients, or it relaxed the vet, and when patients see a more relaxed member of staff they sensed it and were less wound up. (I cheerfully admit both theories may be complete bollocks. You may also have a hard time persuading your boss to play Charlie Rich, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson in kennels!)

Re: Music and recovery

denise laughlin — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:16:49 GMT

Thanks for your thoughts Caro.

Anyone else? I'm still looking for case studies or references...Collating information at the request of Senior Senior management who are not looking for opinion but for a constructive scientific discussion with evidence.

So- has anyone studied (and collected data) on the effects of music on recovering patients?

Much appreciated,

Denise

Re: Music and recovery

Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:57:38 GMT

Recovery ward should be slightly darkened and silent the patients are senses are often heightened unfortunately this is 99% of the time not considered and to many places put their needs above their patients, and music has been shown to only be of benefit to relax animal if classical ditto to earlier comment as it is the rubbish that passes for music again to keep staff happy.

It is a big bug of mine, speak to John Hurd (sp?) he can be reached via VDS he has as far as l know quite a bit of info on your project.