Background Music in Hospitals

Music has been shown to have a calming and soothing effect on patients, which can help reduce anxiety, pain, and stress. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of background music in hospitals, what areas of the hospital should be covered, and how best to select the music.

Hospitals can be stressful and overwhelming environments for patients, their families, and healthcare workers. In recent years, there has been an increasing recognition of the benefits of background music in hospitals. Music has been shown to have a calming and soothing effect on patients, which can help reduce anxiety, pain, and stress. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of background music in hospitals, what areas of the hospital should be covered, and how best to select the music.

Background music can have a number of benefits for patients, their families, and healthcare workers in hospitals. Research has shown that it can:

• Distract patients from their pain and discomfort
• Improve mood and overall sense of well-being
• Provide a calming and soothing environment for patients and visitors
• Enhance communication between patients and healthcare workers
• Reduce anxiety and stress levels
• Lower heart rate and blood pressure

When it comes to areas of the hospital to cover with background music, it is important to consider the needs and preferences of patients, families, and healthcare workers. Here are a few areas to start:

• Waiting areas
• Hallways / Corridors
• Nurses stations
• Recovery rooms

In addition to only playing music in specific areas of your hospital, Carina:PA has the flexibility to set music by hospital zone and a sound reinforcement panel can be added to play music in a single room.

When selecting the music for background music in hospitals, it is important to choose music that is calming and soothing. Studies have shown that slow, instrumental music and classical music are particularly effective in creating a relaxing environment. In contrast, loud or fast-paced music can be counterproductive in a hospital environment.

Services including Mood Media provide licensed music specifically tuned for hospital environments. Mood Media is fully compatible with Carina:PA.

In addition to its calming effects on patients, overhead music can also benefit hospital staff. Healthcare professionals are often under immense pressure, and the constant sound of medical equipment can add to the stress of the work environment.

Carina:PA has built-in background music capabilities and prioritized events. In case of an emergency, the music will stop playing and the emergency announcement will play loud and clear for everyone.

In this scenario, the background music stops playing since it is preempted by the Inclement Weather Warning.

Carina works with RCA cables or over bluetooth. Here’s our quick tutorial on how to play background music via Bluetooth.

Overall, the benefits of background music in hospitals are clear. It can provide a calming and soothing environment for patients and visitors, improve communication between patients and healthcare workers, and create a more positive work environment for healthcare workers. By selecting the right type of music and covering the appropriate areas of the hospital, hospitals can harness the power of music to improve the overall hospital experience for everyone involved.