The Creation and Implementation of a Medical Music Therapy Program at Providence Alaska Medical Center
Health care facilities are seeking opportunities to expand patient and family centered care and meet patient clinical goals at minimal additional costs. The Affordable Care Act has put an emphasis on positive patient experience by reimbursing facilities that meet the diverse...
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Florida State University
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| Online Access: | http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_2016SP_Vetro_fsu_0071N_13032 |
| Summary: | Health care facilities are seeking opportunities to expand patient and family centered care and meet patient clinical goals at
minimal additional costs. The Affordable Care Act has put an emphasis on positive patient experience by reimbursing facilities that meet
the diverse needs of their patients. Evidence-based music therapy (MT) services effectively meet patient clinical goals and increase
patient satisfaction. Hospitals that have MT programs are experiencing cost savings and revenue retention benefits. Therefore, health care
professionals are gaining interest in medical MT programs. Many areas in the country have limited MT services and new programs are being
established. Creating a program requires effective planning and adaptability to change. A new program's success relies on constant staff
education regarding the benefits of MT and building interpersonal relationships with health care professionals who will advocate for
services. This study was designed to describe the process of creating and implementing a new comprehensive medical MT program at a
hospital that does not have MT services. The program facilitator aimed to use this experience as a resource for MT-BCs desiring to develop
programs and to advance clinical MT. === A Thesis submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
of Master of Music. === Spring Semester 2016. === March 14, 2016. === Creation, Demonstration, Medical, Music, Program, Therapy === Includes bibliographical references. === Jayne M. Standley, Professor Directing Thesis; Clifford K. Madsen, Committee Member; Kimberly
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