Glasbene dejavnosti v delovni terapiji kot podpora duševnemu zdravju

Suhoveršnik, Karin (author), Ocepek, Julija (mentor)

Uvod: Motnje v duševnem zdravju so med najpogostejšimi obolenji na globalni ravni in predstavljajo enega vodilnih vzrokov invalidnosti ter zmanjšane kakovosti življenja. Po podatkih Svetovne zdravstvene organizacije z motnjami duševnega zdravja živi več kot ena milijarda ljudi po svetu. Te motnje pogosto vplivajo na posameznikovo zmožnost izvajanja vsakodnevnih okupacij in sodelovanja v družbi. Namen: Pridobiti vpogled v to, kako se glasbene dejavnosti uporabljajo v delovnoterapevtski obravnavi ter kakšen je njihov doprinos k vsakodnevnemu delovanju odraslih in starejših odraslih z motnjami v duševnem zdravju ali s kognitivnim upadom. Metode dela: V diplomskem delu smo uporabili pregled literature. Iskanje literature je potekalo v treh podatkovnih bazah: PubMed, CINAHL in Web of Science ter v Google Scholarju kot dodatnem viru. Omejili smo se na članke v angleškem jeziku, objavljene med letoma 2015 in 2025. Uporabljena je bila naslednja kombinacija ključnih besed: ("occupational therap*" OR "occupational therapist*") AND ("music-based*" OR "music intervention*" OR "singing*" OR "drumming*" OR "rhythm*"). Rezultati: V končno analizo smo vključili osem člankov različnih metodoloških zasnov; dve randomizirani kontrolirani študiji, dve kvazi-eksperimentalni študiji, eno eksperimentalno študijo, eno kvalitativno študijo, eno študijo primera ter en pregled literature. Na podlagi tematske sinteze smo oblikovali pet osrednjih tem: vpliv glasbenih dejavnosti na čustveno blagostanje, vpliv na kognitivne funkcije in delovanje, sodelovanje v družbi in okrevanje, individualni pristop kot ključni dejavnik učinkovitosti ter vloga delovnega terapevta. Razprava in zaključek: Glasbene dejavnosti so se v delovnoterapevtski praksi izkazale kot uporaben terapevtski medij, ki lahko podpira čustveno, kognitivno in socialno delovanje odraslih z motnjami v duševnem zdravju. Kot pomemben dejavnik učinkovitosti se kaže individualen pristop, ki upošteva posameznikovo klinično stanje in zmožnosti, obliko intervencije ter njegove želje. Delovni terapevt v glasbenih dejavnostih deluje v različnih vlogah: kot izvajalec obravnave ter kot član interdisciplinarnega tima. Poleg tega ima pomembno vlogo tudi kot zagovornik skupnostnih glasbenih dejavnosti kot smiselnih okupacij zunaj kliničnega okolja.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: okupacija, terapevtski medij, glasba, motnje v duševnem zdravju
• Work type: Bachelor thesis/paper
• Organization: ZF - Faculty of Health Sciences
• Year: 2026
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-189602
• Publication date in RUL: 10.10.2026

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Music activities in occupational therapy in support of mental health

Abstract

Introduction: Mental health disorders are among the most common health conditions globally and represent one of the leading causes of disability and reduced quality of life. According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide live with a mental health disorder. These conditions often affect an individual's ability to engage in daily occupations and participate in society. Aim: To gain insight into how music activities are used in occupational therapy and how they contribute to the daily functioning of adults and older adults with mental health disorders or cognitive decline. Methods: A literature review was conducted. The literature search was performed in three databases: PubMed, CINAHL and Web of Science, with Google Scholar used as an additional source. The search was limited to articles published in English between 2015 and 2025. The following combination of keywords was used: ("occupational therap*" OR "occupational therapist*") AND ("music-based*" OR "music intervention*" OR "singing*" OR "drumming*" OR "rhythm*"). Results: Eight articles with different methodological designs were included in the final analysis: two randomized controlled trials, two quasi-experimental studies, one experimental study, one qualitative study, one case study, and one scoping review. Based on the thematic synthesis, five main themes were identified: the impact of music activities on emotional well-being, the impact on cognitive functions and functioning, participation in society and recovery, an individualized approach as a key factor in effectiveness, and the role of the occupational therapist. Discussion and conclusion: Music activities proved to be a useful therapeutic medium in occupational therapy practice, one that can support the emotional, cognitive and social functioning of adults with mental health disorders. An individualized approach emerged as an important factor in effectiveness, taking into account the individual's clinical condition and abilities, the form of intervention, and personal preferences. Occupational therapists can take on different roles in music activities, including that of a treatment provider and a member of an interdisciplinary team. In addition, they play an important role in advocating for community-based music activities as meaningful occupations outside the clinical setting.

• Keywords: occupation, therapeutic medium, music, mental health disorders