J 2023

Implementation of virtual music therapy in the practice of Czech music therapists: a best practice implementation project

KANTOR, Jiri, Anna NEUWIRTHOVA, Barbora HOREJSI, Jan KOUCUN, Lucia HASONOVÁ et. al.

Basic information

Original name

Implementation of virtual music therapy in the practice of Czech music therapists: a best practice implementation project

Authors

KANTOR, Jiri (203 Czech Republic), Anna NEUWIRTHOVA (203 Czech Republic), Barbora HOREJSI (203 Czech Republic), Jan KOUCUN (203 Czech Republic), Lucia HASONOVÁ (703 Slovakia, belonging to the institution), Tereza VRBOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Zachary MUNN, Jitka KLUGAROVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Miloslav KLUGAR (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

JBI EVIDENCE IMPLEMENTATION, PHILADELPHIA, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2023, 2691-3321

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30230 Other clinical medicine subjects

Country of publisher

United States of America

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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Impact factor

Impact factor: 2.300 in 2022

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14110/23:00133711

Organization unit

Faculty of Medicine

DOI

UT WoS

001111566500007

Keywords in English

COVID-19; Czech Republic; implementation; music therapy; private practice; telehealth

Tags

Tags

International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 1/3/2024 13:00, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová

Abstract

V originále

Introduction and aims:Czech music therapists lacked the skills and knowledge to adapt their practice to virtual music therapy (VMT) at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when physical contact was restricted. The aims of this project were to implement the best evidence-based recommendations concerning VMT in the practice of Czech music therapists and increase the number of therapists using VMT.Methods:The project used the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework to promote change in the practice of participants. A baseline audit of 26 practitioners was conducted using questionnaires and interviews. The audit criteria consisted of 8 best practice recommendations, followed by the implementation of targeted strategies and a follow-up audit.Results:Of the 26 music therapists, 18 began practicing VMT following the rollout of the implementation strategies. Strategies included educational workshops, instructional materials, technological support, individual counseling, and interactive training sessions. There was an increase in compliance with all audit criteria. The most critical barriers were lack of knowledge about VMT and lack of technical skills; lack of resources; technological challenges; low confidence of music therapists to provide VMT; and reduced need for VMT after the lockdown restrictions were relaxed.Conclusions:The implementation project helped to overcome temporary pandemic restrictions, increase the quality of VMT practice, develop strategies for VMT training, and identify reasons for using VMT during the pandemic and beyond.