Adherence

Uses

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• The airflow required by harmonica playing could trigger severe coughing in some participants, creating a direct physiological barrier to sustained practice. — Patient perspectives on harmonica playing as an intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study
• Physical discomfort including exhaustion and lightheadedness during or after playing was a reported barrier. — Patient perspectives on harmonica playing as an intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study
• Barriers to adherence arose from competing daily responsibilities and waning personal interest. — Patient perspectives on harmonica playing as an intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study
• Patients worried that benefits might be temporary and could revert if regular practice stopped. — Patient perspectives on harmonica playing as an intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study
• Transforming harmonica playing from a short-term prescription into a self-sustaining hobby through intrinsic motivation and structured skill development is the recommended strategy for addressing sustainability concerns. — Patient perspectives on harmonica playing as an intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study