Participatory design of a music aural rehabilitation programme
Participatory design of a music aural rehabilitation programme
Objectives: Many cochlear implant (CI) users wish to enjoy music but are dissatisfied by its quality as perceived through their implant. Although there is evidence to suggest that training can improve CI users’ perception and appraisal of music, availability of interactive music-based aural rehabilitation for adults is limited. In response to this need, an ‘Interactive Music Awareness Programme’ (IMAP) was developed with and for adult CI users.
Methods: An iterative design and evaluation approach was used. The process began with identification of user needs through consultations, followed by use of mock-up applications in workshops. Feedback from these were used to develop the prototype IMAP; a program of 24 interactive sessions, enabling users to create and manipulate music. The prototype IMAP was subsequently evaluated in a home trial with 16 adult CI users over a period of 12 weeks.
Results: Overall ratings for the prototype IMAP were positive and indicated that it met users' needs. Quantitative and qualitative feedback on the sessions and software in the prototype IMAP were used to identify aspects of the programme that worked well and aspects that required improvement. The IMAP was further developed in response to users' feedback and is freely available online.
Conclusions: The participatory design approach used in developing the IMAP was fundamental in ensuring its relevance, and regular feedback from end users in each phase of development proved valuable for early identification of issues. Observations and feedback from end users supported a holistic approach to music aural rehabilitation.
participatory design, music aural rehabilitation, cochlear implant, interactive learning, computer-based training
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van Besouw, R.M.
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Oliver, B.R.
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Hodkinson, S.
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Polfreman, R.
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Grasmeder, M.L.
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2015
van Besouw, R.M.
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Oliver, B.R.
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Hodkinson, S.
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Polfreman, R.
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Grasmeder, M.L.
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van Besouw, R.M., Oliver, B.R., Hodkinson, S., Polfreman, R. and Grasmeder, M.L.
(2015)
Participatory design of a music aural rehabilitation programme.
[in special issue: Music Perception and Cochlear Implants]
Cochlear Implants International, 16 (S3), .
(doi:10.1179/1467010015Z.000000000264).
Abstract
Objectives: Many cochlear implant (CI) users wish to enjoy music but are dissatisfied by its quality as perceived through their implant. Although there is evidence to suggest that training can improve CI users’ perception and appraisal of music, availability of interactive music-based aural rehabilitation for adults is limited. In response to this need, an ‘Interactive Music Awareness Programme’ (IMAP) was developed with and for adult CI users.
Methods: An iterative design and evaluation approach was used. The process began with identification of user needs through consultations, followed by use of mock-up applications in workshops. Feedback from these were used to develop the prototype IMAP; a program of 24 interactive sessions, enabling users to create and manipulate music. The prototype IMAP was subsequently evaluated in a home trial with 16 adult CI users over a period of 12 weeks.
Results: Overall ratings for the prototype IMAP were positive and indicated that it met users' needs. Quantitative and qualitative feedback on the sessions and software in the prototype IMAP were used to identify aspects of the programme that worked well and aspects that required improvement. The IMAP was further developed in response to users' feedback and is freely available online.
Conclusions: The participatory design approach used in developing the IMAP was fundamental in ensuring its relevance, and regular feedback from end users in each phase of development proved valuable for early identification of issues. Observations and feedback from end users supported a holistic approach to music aural rehabilitation.
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Accepted/In Press date: 1 June 2015
e-pub ahead of print date: 12 November 2015
Published date: 2015
Keywords:
participatory design, music aural rehabilitation, cochlear implant, interactive learning, computer-based training
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Human Sciences Group, Music
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/378247
ISSN: 1467-0100
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