Sing Your Lungs Out: a qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary
Amanda McNaughton1, Sarah Aldington2, Gayle Williams3
1Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand Department of Respiratory Medicine, Wellington Hospital, Capital & Coast District Health Board, Wellington, New Zealand.
Objective:
To explore the ways in which participation in a community singing group contributed to the health and well-being of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Design:
Qualitative description, based on transcripts from individual interviews and a focus group meeting with people with COPD participating in the singing group, regarding their experience.
Setting:
Urban community, Wellington, New Zealand.
Participants:
23 people (13 women and 10 men), 51-91 years with COPD (21) or interstitial lung disease (2).
Results:
The weekly singing group was a well-attended activity, with self-reported benefits to health and well-being. 4 key themes were identified: being in the 'right space', connection, purpose and growth, and participation in a meaningful physical activity.
Conclusions:
This study helps us to better understand how participation in a community singing group can benefit the health and well-being of patients with COPD.
Trial Registration Number:
ACTRN12615000736549; Results.
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