Christine Guptill1. 1. Don Wright Faculty of Music, the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Christine_guptill@alumni.uwo.ca
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Research and clinical experience have shown that musicians are at risk of acquiring playing-related injuries. This paper explores findings from a qualitative research study examining the lived experience of professional instrumental musicians with playing-related injuries, which has thus far been missing from the performing arts health literature. METHODOLOGY: This study employed a phenomenological methodology influenced by van Manen to examine the lived experiences of professional musicians with playing-related injuries. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Ten professional musicians in Ontario, Canada were interviewed about their experiences as musicians with playing-related injuries. Six of the participants later attended a focus group where preliminary findings were presented. RESULTS: The findings demonstrate a need for education about risk and prevention of injuries that could be satisfied by healthcare professionals and music educators. CONCLUSIONS: The practice and training of healthcare professionals should include the "tactful" (van Manen) delivery of care for this important and vulnerable population.
OBJECTIVE: Research and clinical experience have shown that musicians are at risk of acquiring playing-related injuries. This paper explores findings from a qualitative research study examining the lived experience of professional instrumental musicians with playing-related injuries, which has thus far been missing from the performing arts health literature. METHODOLOGY: This study employed a phenomenological methodology influenced by van Manen to examine the lived experiences of professional musicians with playing-related injuries. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Ten professional musicians in Ontario, Canada were interviewed about their experiences as musicians with playing-related injuries. Six of the participants later attended a focus group where preliminary findings were presented. RESULTS: The findings demonstrate a need for education about risk and prevention of injuries that could be satisfied by healthcare professionals and music educators. CONCLUSIONS: The practice and training of healthcare professionals should include the "tactful" (van Manen) delivery of care for this important and vulnerable population.
Authors: Laura M Kok; Theodora P M Vliet Vlieland; Marta Fiocco; Ad A Kaptein; Rob G H H Nelissen Journal: Clin Rheumatol Date: 2013-02-17 Impact factor: 2.980