El “misterio de la iniquidad”

The questions outlined below indicate the topics that I intend to cover. They will not necessarily follow this format or order. The way that the discussion freely progresses will be important for indicating how or when to raise these topics and questions.

First interview

Conducted after the 4th music session Duration: 60 minutes.

Introduction

The staff will know me and one another, so we will not make introductions.

I have met with you before and explained how I am making an evaluation on Music for Life. This is your chance to let me have your views on it. Please feel relaxed about it and feel free to contribute what you want to our conversation. I will make a report on my findings but it will maintain anonymity and your names will and will not appear in it.

General

These general questions are aimed at starting off gently into the topic and helping people focus on the sessions.

Tell me about what effect music has on you personally?

Residents have opportunities to listen to music most days and there are some other music groups and musical entertainments events that they attend.

Tell me your thoughts about you whether you think music generally makes any difference for the quality of life of people with dementia?

I'd like to focus on Music for Life now. Tell me your thoughts on Music for Life and how it works.

Prompts that I may use

Tell me your thoughts on whether you think it differs from the other ways residents can engage with music in the home? (Discussion)

Tell me what is it like for you to be involved it?

Tell me what effects Music for Life has had on you personally.

Tell me your thoughts and observations on the sessions and how they have been so far for the residents?

Have you any comments about the ways the residents got involved, maybe it was what you expected or have you been surprised about individuals' involvement?

Residents’ well-being

I'd like to find out your thoughts on whether you have seen any changes in the well-being of the residents since they have been involved in Music for Life. These could be positive or negative, or no noticeable difference. (Discussion)

I am interested to find out what you saw and heard in the sessions that gave you some ideas about how residents were feeling? Could you give any examples or thoughts about this?

Prompts that I may use:

What do you think about how Music for life affects residents' moods? Can you give me any examples if you have noticed any changes?

Could we talk about your observations and thoughts on how residents have been relating to one another, with you and with the musicians in the sessions?

I wonder what you think about how the residents take part and their abilities to

understand what is going on in the sessions. For example, do you think they recognise any instruments and know how to use them, or not?

Could you tell me your thoughts on whether you have you noticed any difference in people's alertness in Music for Life sessions, or not?

I am interested in finding out if Music for Life makes any difference to residents that lasts longer than the sessions. Have you noticed any changes and could you give me any examples?

The effects of Music for Life on Care Workers

Can you tell me if you think you are learning anything from being involved in MFL? Prompts that I may use:

In training we have often talked about person-centred care. I wondered if you think Music for Life relates in any way to person-centred care.

Do you think that being in MFL makes any difference to the way you work with residents, or not?

If it makes a difference, could you give any examples?

Are there any disadvantages or negatives about being involved in MFL.

Thanks

Thank you for your time and comments.

Second interview

Conducted four weeks after the last music session (Duration: 60 minutes).

Introduction

I will begin by greetings and general conversation asking them how they have been since we last met. I will remind them that I will maintain anonymity of their feedback and that it will contribute to the evolution of Music for Life.

General follow up

Can we talk about your views on how life been for the residents since Music for Life finished? (Discussion)

The action plan

Let’s talk about the action plan that you agreed to make after Music for Life sessions finished. Could you tell me if it happened and what it entails?

Residents' well-being

I’d like to get your thoughts on whether you have noticed any differences in residents’ since they were involved in Music for Life?

Prompts that I may use:

What about their moods? Could you tell me if you have you noticed any changes in how relaxed or tense that they are, or any changes in how happy or sad they are? What about how they interact and get on with other residents, staff and relatives? I wonder if you have you noticed any differences in how much time they interact with others or how much time they are withdrawn into themselves?

Have you noticed any changes in their abilities such as memory?

What about their alertness, such as the amount of time they spend awake and being involved in activities?

Tell me about their recognition of people and things, I wonder if there has been any positive or negative changes in this since Music for Life?

Changes for care workers.

Could you say what your thoughts are about whether Music for Life has changed the way you interact with residents, or not? (Discussion)

Prompts that I may use:

I’d like to get your thoughts on MFL and if it has influenced you and how you work? Can you give me any examples of learning or difference that MFL has made for you? (Discussion)

Could you say what you think person-centred care is?

Could you comment on whether Music for Life has anything to offer care workers for practicing person-centred care?

Is there anything you would change about MFL and why?

Looking back on your involvement in Music for Life would you recommend it to other care workers, or not? (Discussion)

Do you have any other comments or questions? Thanks

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