Music Therapy Services
Music therapy has been shown to have a significant effect on a patients’ perceived effectiveness of treatment, self reports of pain reduction, relaxation, respiration rate, behaviorally observed and self-reported anxiety levels, and patient choice of anesthesia and amount of analgesic medication.
A pilot project at Norton Audubon Hospital in the summer of 2004 addressed pain issues through music therapy interventions on two units of the hospital. Results of patient’s assessments of their own pain and related areas showed statistically significant positive changes in pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and relaxation.
Music Therapy Services at Norton Audubon Hospital
- Norton Audubon hospital is proud to be the first medical music therapy provider in the Kentuckiana area. Jenny Branson, MT-BC, is the music therapist on staff, providing one on one and family interventions to help address the emotional issues that may accompany hospitalization and illness.
- Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish
individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who hascompleted an approved music therapy program.
- How can it help me?
Music therapy interventions can help you
- Manage pain better
- Relax and decrease your anxiety levels
- Experience bonding times with family and caregivers during your stay
- Process some of the emotions related to hospitalization and illness
- Decrease depression and anxiety during your hospitalization and illness
- Provide support during end of life processes
- Research results and clinical experiences attest to the viability of music therapy even in those patients resistant to other treatment approaches. Music is a form of sensory stimulation, which provokes responses due to the familiarity, predictability, and feelings of security associated with it. Frequently functioning as members of an interdisciplinary team, music therapists implement programs with groups or individuals addressing a vast continuum of outcomes, including reduction of pain and anxiety, stress management, communication, and emotional expressions.
- Is there an additional charge for music therapy services?
- No. Music therapy services are a part of the holistic care services provided by Norton Audubon Hospital . You will not be billed for this service, not will your insurance company.
To learn more about music therapy and The Robert Lerman Memorial Music Library Fund .
