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View article: Organization of the Auditory Brainstem in a Lizard, <i>Gekko gecko</i> . II. Afferent and Efferent Projections of Nuclei of the Lateral Lemniscus and the Torus Semicircularis
Organization of the Auditory Brainstem in a Lizard, <i>Gekko gecko</i> . II. Afferent and Efferent Projections of Nuclei of the Lateral Lemniscus and the Torus Semicircularis Open
In reptiles, two taxa, lepidosaurs and archosaurs, have ears with thin tympanic membranes that permit sensitive hearing of high‐frequency sounds in air. The organization of their central auditory systems may reflect this increased sensitiv…
View article: Art therapy to reduce burnout and mental distress in healthcare professionals in acute hospitals: a randomised controlled trial
Art therapy to reduce burnout and mental distress in healthcare professionals in acute hospitals: a randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction Burnout and mental distress are prevalent among healthcare professionals (HCPs), particularly in acute hospital settings. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured group art therapy intervention in reducing burnou…
View article: Sound localization circuits in reptiles
Sound localization circuits in reptiles Open
Location of sound sources is a fundamental task of the auditory system. Recent studies have shown that land vertebrates employ an array of sound localization strategies. We have therefore compared auditory brainstem circuits by measuring c…
View article: How are nature-based interventions defined in mild cognitive impairment and dementia studies? A conceptual systematic review and novel taxonomy
How are nature-based interventions defined in mild cognitive impairment and dementia studies? A conceptual systematic review and novel taxonomy Open
Objectives To systematically review research testing nature-based interventions for people living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and to report how authors have defined their interventions by presenting a taxonomy of the nature…
View article: Therapist perceived active ingredients of school-based dramatherapy for children and young people with emotional distress
Therapist perceived active ingredients of school-based dramatherapy for children and young people with emotional distress Open
Dramatherapy, a creative form of psychotherapy, is used as a treatment for children and young people (CYPs) who have common mental disorders including anxiety, depression and trauma. Although widely used, particularly in schools, little is…
View article: The Alliance for Recovery Research in Music Therapy
The Alliance for Recovery Research in Music Therapy Open
The mental health recovery movement recognises the importance of expertise by experience held by service users alongside healthcare practitioners. Recovery has gained attention in music therapy but a situation prevails where practitioners …
View article: The experience of school-based dramatherapists: Understanding the barriers and facilitators of UK school-based dramatherapy to inform better implementation
The experience of school-based dramatherapists: Understanding the barriers and facilitators of UK school-based dramatherapy to inform better implementation Open
View article: Model organisms and systems in neuroethology: one hundred years of history and a look into the future
Model organisms and systems in neuroethology: one hundred years of history and a look into the future Open
The Journal of Comparative Physiology lived up to its name in the last 100 years by including more than 1500 different taxa in almost 10,000 publications. Seventeen phyla of the animal kingdom were represented. The honeybee ( Apis mellifer…
View article: Art therapy as a treatment for adults with learning disabilities who are experiencing mental distress: A configurative systematic review with narrative synthesis
Art therapy as a treatment for adults with learning disabilities who are experiencing mental distress: A configurative systematic review with narrative synthesis Open
This systematic review with narrative synthesis aimed to identify the forms of art therapy practice, types of studies conducted, outcomes reported, and experiences described in the literature for people with learning disabilities who also …
View article: Art therapy-based interventions to address burnout and psychosocial distress in healthcare workers—a systematic review
Art therapy-based interventions to address burnout and psychosocial distress in healthcare workers—a systematic review Open
Background Burnout and psychosocial distress are serious and growing issues for healthcare workers (HCWs) and healthcare systems across the globe. Exacerbated by changes in healthcare delivery during and following the Covid-19 pandemic, th…
View article: ‘Filling the void with melody’: Therapists’ reflections on group songwriting using GarageBand in music therapy for adults with depression
‘Filling the void with melody’: Therapists’ reflections on group songwriting using GarageBand in music therapy for adults with depression Open
Songwriting is widely used in individual music therapy but less often in groups. This article draws on the authors’ experience of facilitating music therapy groups for adults with severe depression using songwriting. This work was part of …
View article: Effectiveness of group arts therapies (art therapy, dance movement therapy and music therapy) compared to group counselling for diagnostically heterogeneous psychiatric community patients: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in mental health services (the ERA study)
Effectiveness of group arts therapies (art therapy, dance movement therapy and music therapy) compared to group counselling for diagnostically heterogeneous psychiatric community patients: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in mental health services (the ERA study) Open
View article: Children and Young People’s Perception of the Active Ingredients of Dramatherapy When Used as a Treatment for Symptoms of Emotional Disorders: A Meta-synthesis
Children and Young People’s Perception of the Active Ingredients of Dramatherapy When Used as a Treatment for Symptoms of Emotional Disorders: A Meta-synthesis Open
View article: Group music therapy with songwriting for adult patients with long-term depression (SYNCHRONY study): a feasibility and acceptability study of the intervention and parallel randomised controlled trial design with wait-list control and nested process evaluation
Group music therapy with songwriting for adult patients with long-term depression (SYNCHRONY study): a feasibility and acceptability study of the intervention and parallel randomised controlled trial design with wait-list control and nested process evaluation Open
Background Despite effective treatments, one fifth of patients develop chronic depression. Music therapy may offer a different approach. This study aimed to assess feasibility and acceptability of a music therapy intervention and trial met…
View article: Art Therapy-based interventions to address burnout and psychosocial distress in healthcare workers - a systematic review
Art Therapy-based interventions to address burnout and psychosocial distress in healthcare workers - a systematic review Open
Background Burnout is a serious and growing issue for healthcare workers (HCWs) and healthcare systems across the globe. Art Therapy has demonstrated promise as a suitable intervention. This review aims to ascertain what art therapy-based …
View article: A systematic review of dramatherapy interventions used to alleviate emotional distress and support the well‐being of children and young people aged 8–18 years old
A systematic review of dramatherapy interventions used to alleviate emotional distress and support the well‐being of children and young people aged 8–18 years old Open
Background Dramatherapy, a creative form of psychotherapy, may be a useful treatment for child and adolescent mental health. As there is a growing evidence base, this systematic review sought to identify, describe and evaluate dramatherapy…
View article: Experience-Dependent Plasticity in Nucleus Laminaris of the Barn Owl
Experience-Dependent Plasticity in Nucleus Laminaris of the Barn Owl Open
Barn owls experience increasing interaural time differences (ITDs) during development, because their head width more than doubles in the month after hatching. We therefore hypothesized that their ITD detection circuit might be modified by …
View article: Un-Labelling the Language
Un-Labelling the Language Open
People with learning disabilities are often excluded from society. This is changing; however, discrimination persists. Language is one way in which people can be excluded. In healthcare and research, the use of labels and jargon can be a b…
View article: Preferences for group arts therapies: a cross-sectional survey of mental health patients and the general population
Preferences for group arts therapies: a cross-sectional survey of mental health patients and the general population Open
Objectives The arts therapies include music therapy, dance movement therapy, art therapy and dramatherapy. Preferences for art forms may play an important role in engagement with treatment. This survey was an initial exploration of who is …
View article: I know what I like, and I like what I know: Patient preferences and expectations when choosing an arts therapies group
I know what I like, and I like what I know: Patient preferences and expectations when choosing an arts therapies group Open
View article: What makes us the same? What makes us different? Development of a shared model and manual of group therapy practice across art therapy, dance movement therapy and music therapy within community mental health care
What makes us the same? What makes us different? Development of a shared model and manual of group therapy practice across art therapy, dance movement therapy and music therapy within community mental health care Open
View article: Association of Patient Treatment Preference With Dropout and Clinical Outcomes in Adult Psychosocial Mental Health Interventions
Association of Patient Treatment Preference With Dropout and Clinical Outcomes in Adult Psychosocial Mental Health Interventions Open
This is the first review, to our knowledge, examining the association of receiving a preferred psychosocial mental health treatment with both engagement and outcomes for patients with a mental health diagnosis. Patients with mental health …
View article: The experiences of patients in the synchrony group music therapy trial for long-term depression
The experiences of patients in the synchrony group music therapy trial for long-term depression Open
View article: Why do psychiatric patients attend or not attend treatment groups in the community: A qualitative study
Why do psychiatric patients attend or not attend treatment groups in the community: A qualitative study Open
To facilitate attendance and reduce attrition to treatment groups in the community clinicians should address patient's wishes for information, capture their interest in the group modality, and potentially offer a 'trial' session. Furthermo…
View article: Music Therapy and Recovery in Mental Health: Seeking a Way Forward
Music Therapy and Recovery in Mental Health: Seeking a Way Forward Open
As recovery is a prevailing vision for modern mental health services internationally, it is timely to consider its current state of play in relation to music therapy practice. This paper offers a theoretical perspective of this topic, by p…
View article: Identifying gaps in the practices of rural health extension workers in Ethiopia: a task analysis study
Identifying gaps in the practices of rural health extension workers in Ethiopia: a task analysis study Open
Background: Health extension workers (HEWs) are the frontline health workers for Ethiopia's primary health care system. The Federal Ministry of Health is seeking to upgrade and increase the number of HEWs, particularly in remote areas, and…
View article: Modelling of Intensive Group Music Therapy for Acute Adult Psychiatric Inpatients
Modelling of Intensive Group Music Therapy for Acute Adult Psychiatric Inpatients Open
View article: Understanding the present, re-visioning the future: An initial mapping of music therapists in the United Kingdom
Understanding the present, re-visioning the future: An initial mapping of music therapists in the United Kingdom Open
Music therapy is a small, but evolving profession. Numbers of music therapists are increasing, yet little is known regarding the workforce and its employment characteristics. To understand the current profile of the music therapy workforce…
View article: Development of auditory sensitivity in the barn owl
Development of auditory sensitivity in the barn owl Open
View article: Education, Practice, and Competency Gaps of Anesthetists in Ethiopia: Task Analysis
Education, Practice, and Competency Gaps of Anesthetists in Ethiopia: Task Analysis Open