The Power of Art in Medicine: Evidence-Based Healing Through Art

07/01/2025 26 min Episodio 135
The Power of Art in Medicine: Evidence-Based Healing Through Art

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Healthcare leaders face mounting challenges: rising costs, staff burnout, and pressure to improve patient outcomes. Traditional solutions often fall short. However, groundbreaking WHO research reveals a powerful, evidence-based approach through arts integration. When strategically implemented, arts programs reduce hospital stays by up to one day, decrease medication needs, and improve staff retention. NYC Health + Hospitals' 7,000-piece collection and global initiatives like the HoME study demonstrate how arts integration delivers measurable ROI while transforming care environments. Discover how arts in medicine programs are transforming healthcare through evidence-based interventions. Joe Desiderio explores the groundbreaking WHO-backed research, strategic partnerships, and measurable clinical outcomes of integrating arts programs - from personalized music therapy to large-scale murals - in healthcare settings.Implement evidence-based arts programs to reduce hospital stays and medication usage, directly impacting your bottom lineDeploy targeted arts initiatives that measurably reduce burnout and increase workplace satisfactionCreate healing environments that improve clinical outcomes through strategic art placement and programmingBuild stronger community connections through participatory arts programs and local artist partnershipsLeverage WHO-backed research and global studies to build compelling business cases for arts investmentJoseph Desiderio, Chief Connector, connectXrMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT

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