Older adults and people living with dementia experienced high degrees of social isolation and reduced access to support during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. However, worldwide, including amongst people living with dementia and their caregivers, musical engagement provided some relief and social connection. This study examines the feasibility of transforming a personalised playlist program for people living with dementia for online delivery. A mixed methods approach was taken in which quantitative data (facial action unit activation) and qualitative data (interviews) were collected from 5 people with dementia and their caregivers. Interviews were also conducted with 5 music therapy students undergoing clinical placements who participated in the study as program facilitators. Results demonstrated the feasibility of delivery of online music playlist programs for supporting people living with dementia living in isolation. Caregivers reported increased understanding about how to use music in targeted ways to support mood and behaviour. Despite the limitations of the online format, facial action unit activation suggested that people with dementia experienced increased enjoyment when listening to energising playlists, confirming the feasibility of this as an outcome measure. However, increased challenges to developing a rapport with clients in the online context were highlighted.

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COVID-19 大流行期间针对患有痴呆症的老年人的在线音乐聆听计划：可行性研究

在最近的 COVID-19 大流行期间，老年人和痴呆症患者经历了高度的社会孤立，并且获得支持的机会减少。然而，在世界范围内，包括痴呆症患者及其护理人员，音乐参与提供了一些缓解和社交联系。这项研究探讨了将痴呆症患者的个性化播放列表程序转变为在线交付的可行性。采用混合方法，从 5 名痴呆症患者及其护理人员收集定量数据（面部动作单元激活）和定性数据（访谈）。我们还对 5 名正在接受临床实习的音乐治疗学生进行了采访，他们作为项目主持人参与了这项研究。结果证明了提供在线音乐播放列表项目来支持隔离生活的痴呆症患者的可行性。护理人员表示，他们对如何有针对性地使用音乐来支持情绪和行为有了更多的了解。尽管在线格式存在局限性，但面部动作单元激活表明，痴呆症患者在收听充满活力的播放列表时体验到了更多的乐趣，证实了这种作为结果衡量标准的可行性。然而，人们强调了在网上与客户建立融洽关系所面临的更多挑战。