Healthcare Staff Support and Therapeutic Harp Music
“The Harp Lady is here.” The Unit Manager in Telemetry
“When you come to play, our shoulders drop, and we can breathe.” Oncology Nurse
Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to patients. However, their work's demanding and stressful nature can often lead to burnout and emotional exhaustion. Therefore, providing adequate support and resources is imperative to ensure their well-being. One such resource is therapeutic harp music, an innovative approach that has shown promising results in alleviating stress and promoting relaxation among healthcare staff.
There is strong evidence that the positive aspects of therapeutic harp music in a hospital context can evoke positive feelings to help prevent staff turnover, a cost-saving measure for the hospital, and ensure a smooth continuum of care for patients.
Additional Benefits
The harp, an acoustical instrument is considered one of the most ancient of the stringed instruments. The string vibrations can provide a calm environment for staff support and ease tensions for family members to facilitate more productive communication with medical staff.