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Table 1 SINFONIA music therapy session plan

From: SINFONIA study protocol: a phase II/III randomised controlled trial examining benefits of guided online group singing in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and interstitial lung disease and their carers

Stage

Content

Time

Welcome and check in

•Check and provide support for technical issues

•Briefly assess participants for comfort level

•Identify any issues for consideration during session

5 min

Relaxation

•Relaxation exercise to support comfort and set expectations

5 min

Warm up

•Revision of techniques

•Application of techniques to previous session

15 min

Main session (part I)

•Education, practice, and application of targeted breathing and singing techniques

25 min

Break

•Comfort break for bathroom or refreshments

5 min

Main session (part II)

•Application of targeted singing and breathing techniques to participants preferred repertoire

30 min

Reflection

•Reflection on content of session

•Suggestions for independent practice

5 min