Effect of singing on respiratory function, voice, and mood after quadriplegia: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Objective: To explore the effects of singing training on respiratory function, voice, mood, and quality of life for people with quadriplegia. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Large, university-affiliated public hospital, Victoria, Australia. Participants: Participants (N=24) with chronic quadriplegia (C4-8, American Spinal Injury Association grades A and B). Interventions: The experimental group (n=13) received group singing training 3 times weekly for 12 weeks. The control group (n=11) received group music appreciation and relaxation for 12 weeks. Assessments were conducted pre, mid-, immediately post-, and 6-months postintervention. Main Outcome Measures: Standard respiratory ..