https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp en-us 2020-01-24 00:16:29 UTC 2024-05-28 19:29:58 UTC hello@padlet.com ac44491 https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435443325 As we all know, stress is a major concern in the workplace. Many hospitals have integrated the arts in order to decrease the amount of stress and burnout in workers. 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/with-nurses-at-risk-of-compassion-fatigue-hospitals-try-to-ease-their-stress/2013/06/07/b92b9e86-97e3-11e2-97cd-3d8c1afe4f0f_story.html]]> 2020-01-24 00:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435443325 ac44491 https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435444347 The unit had just experienced the death of a child on the pediatric oncology unit. They remembered how hard it was for the team. The nurse manger brought in an art therapist, who brought clay to help relieve the stress and pain. Along with the clay came distraction which allowed people to express how they truly felt. ]]> 2020-01-24 00:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435444347 ac44491 https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435445369 Nurses were offered knitting classes to cope with the workplace stress. It was also used as a team building exercise. The hospital uses art as a stress reliever as well as a way for co-workers to connect with each other. Stress can cause a disconnection on a unit which could lead to poor outcomes. ]]> 2020-01-24 00:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435445369 ac44491 https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435446775 “But people have come to see that it’s not just for fun, but because it can make you a better nurse or doctor.”

Dancers were brought onto the unit to lead staffers in a stretching exercise. The stretching exercise helps workers refocus and re-energize. 

]]> 2020-01-24 00:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435446775 ac44491 https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435448603 At Duke University Hospital patients are able to request art kits such as coloring books, journals, and puzzle books to their rooms. Patients are also able to request a musician for a bedside show. Artist also preform in common areas.
This creates a distraction from the unknowns while they are admitted to the hospital.

https://artsandhealth.duke.edu/home]]> 2020-01-24 00:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435448603 ac44491 https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435452068 Hospice care can emotionally disable workers. The hospital provided a meditation session for workers. The increase of meditation and stress relievers through the arts decreases the chances of burnout for workers.]]> 2020-01-24 01:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435452068 ac44491 https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435453484 Overall, the inclusion of arts in hospitals has many benefits that are critical to flow of the hospital. It keeps people relaxed and it refocuses people. ]]> 2020-01-24 01:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ac44491/m2qaut5na6yp/wish/435453484