Singing for Chronic Pain, a New Intervention for the Management of Chronic Pain

Singing for Chronic Pain, a Pilot Study of a New Intervention for the Management of Chronic Pain

The aim of the project is to determine the feasibility of delivering a Singing for Chronic Pain (SCP) programme to patients with chronic pain attending a pain clinic.

The investigator will also be looking to provide a preliminary estimate of the benefit of SCP on self-efficacy, self -management skills, mindfulness and well-being as measured by standardized outcome measures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older and have a diagnosis of chronic pain with a duration of 6 months or more.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a mental health and/or physical health diagnosis that might prevent active engagement/participation in group sessions; Severe hearing impairment; Severe/profound cognitive impairment that may limit active engagement/participation in group sessions.