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Music-Based Interventions for People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Authors :
Rushton, Rosie
Kossyvaki, Lila
Terlektsi, Emmanouela
Source :
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Jun 2023 27(2):370-387.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Music is motivational, accessible and engaging for individuals with learning disabilities. Several systematic reviews have addressed the effects of music activity on people with learning disabilities; however, none has specifically reviewed the use of musical activity with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. This review aimed to: 1. identify peer-reviewed studies and describe the characteristics of evidence-based musical activity used with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and 2. evaluate and analyse the effectiveness of these music-based interventions and identify gaps within current research. A systematic search was conducted in April 2021 identifying seven peer-reviewed studies which included music-based interventions with at least one person with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Findings reveal the interventions varied in their frequency, duration and content. The outcome of most (n=6) interventions documented the development of the participants' social skillset. Interventions were predominantly (n=6) implemented by facilitators with musical expertise. The diverse and novel nature of the reviewed studies highlights a need to expand and enhance research with this population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-6295 and 1744-6309
Volume :
27
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1377184
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Information Analyses
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/17446295221087563