Singing for Breathing Uganda

Group singing for people with chronic lung disease in Kampala

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ID21213466
AuthorsCatherine Downes (musician and freelance project manager), Keir Philip (0000-0001-9614-3580, Royal Brompton Hospital), Adam Lewis (0000-0003-0930-699X, Royal Brompton Hospital), Winceslaus Katagira (0000-0003-4622-191X, Makerere University), Bruce Kirenga (0000-0002-2023-2840, Makerere University)
Year2019
Volume10
Issue2
Pages219-228
Publication date2019-07-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Applied Arts and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2040-2457 • E-ISSN: 2040-2465
PublisherIntellect (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1386/jaah.10.2.219_1
OpenAlexW2963541535
LanguageEN
Citations received2

Group singing for people with chronic lung diseases has become increasingly popular in Europe, North America and Australia, with a growing body of research suggesting biopsychosocial benefits for participants. This article presents notes from the field and includes information about the programme sessions and programme evaluation, on Singing for Breathing (SFB) Uganda, a group singing programme for people with chronic lung diseases in Kampala, Uganda. Sessions were delivered by Ugandan singing leaders who were supported by a British Lung Foundation Singing for Lung Health trained leader. Sessions included physical, vocal and breathing warm-ups, rhythm and pitch games, repertoire and relaxation. Programme evaluation indicates that sessions were greatly enjoyed by participants and facilitators. Lessons learnt will inform the development of resources to support other groups in Uganda and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Biopsychosocial model · Breathing · Management · Medical education · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Singing · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Psychology · Voice and Speech Disorders

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