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    Using group therapeutic songwriting to support the dyadic relationship between people living with dementia and their family caregivers: Perspectives from music therapists
    McMahon, K ; Baker, F ; Stretton-Smith, P ; Clark, I (Australian Music Therapy Association, 2021)
    This study explored how music therapists may use group therapeutic songwriting (TSW) to support the dyadic relationships between people living with dementia and their family caregivers. Three registered music therapists (RMTs) with relevant clinical and/or research experience participated in semi-structured interviews. A thematic analysis of the interview data found five key concepts that may contribute to how music therapists use group TSW to support the dyadic relationship: supporting identity in context; responsiveness to diverse needs and wishes; the importance of the group; the creative process; and human rights. Findings contribute understandings about creative and supportive ways of working with people living with dementia and their family caregivers to promote relationship quality, quality of life and wellbeing. This study highlights the complexity and need for flexibility in facilitating group TSW and contributes insights into how the personal values of music therapists may influence how they work with people living with dementia and family caregivers.
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    Empowering Caregivers of People Living with Dementia to Use Music Therapeutically at Home: Design Opportunities
    Carrasco, R ; Baker, FA ; Bukowska, AA ; Clark, IN ; Flynn, LM ; McMahon, K ; Odell-Miller, H ; Stensaeth, K ; Tamplin, J ; Sousa, TV ; Waycott, J ; Wosch, T (ACM, 2020-12-02)
    Human-computer interaction researchers have explored how to design technologies to support people with dementia (PwD) and their caregivers, but limited attention has been given to how to facilitate music therapy in dementia care. The use of music to help manage the symptoms of dementia is often guided by a music therapist who adapts the intervention to respond to the changing needs of the person living with dementia. However, as the incidence of dementia increases worldwide, individualised therapy programs are less feasible, making it valuable to consider technology-based approaches. In this paper, we analyze data from case studies of home-based music therapy training interventions with two families. The findings show that embodied interactions supported the therapist in responding to the needs of the PwD and built an empathic environment that empowered the caregivers' learning. We discuss opportunities and challenges for designing technologies that support family caregivers' therapy-informed music use in dementia care.