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Musicians' health: applying the ICF framework in research
1Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. cguptill@uwo.ca
Disability and Rehabilitation
|May 20, 2008
Summary
Playing-related injuries are common in musicians, yet healthcare use is low. Research gaps in musicians' health, particularly in environmental and participation factors, hinder effective, evidence-based treatment.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Occupational Health
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Playing-related injuries affect up to 87% of musicians.
- Despite high injury prevalence, healthcare consultation rates remain low.
- Evidence-based treatment for injured musicians is often inadequate.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify reasons for insufficient evidence-based treatment for injured musicians.
- To analyze musicians' health literature using the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- 131 papers on musicians' health published between 1998 and 2005 were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Most literature focuses on Body Structure and Function within the ICF.
- Biopsychosocial factors and musician context are crucial for treatment, yet under-researched.
- Environmental Factors, Personal Factors, and Participation domains are underrepresented.
Conclusions:
- Significant research gaps exist in musicians' health literature.
- Underrepresented ICF domains may explain the lack of effective, evidence-based treatments.
- A structured framework is needed to guide future research in musicians' health.
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