Transforming the Healthcare Experience Through the Arts
Transforming the Healthcare Experience Through the Arts written by Blair L. Sadler and Annette Ridenour, has just been published. And within the section entitled, “Exemplary Arts Programs,” is a beautiful 4-page spread on Bedside Harp, telling our story, quoting patients, pictures, even an excerpt from our Oath of Service!!
With compelling human stories, research-based evidence,and pragmatic advice, Transforming the Healthcare Experience through the Arts takes readers inside the process of creating healthcare organizations that honor the best in the human spirit and uplift the healthcare experience for patients, family members,visitors and staff.
This book includes:
- 36 case examples of exemplary healthcare arts projects and programs
- Research findings showing how the arts decrease pain, reduce stress, improve mood and accomplish many other vital purposes
- Extensive listings of contact information for artists, healthcare organizations and arts in healthcare organizations
- A CEO’s perspective on arts programming
- A practical guide for arts program implementation, and more.
To be included in such a book is truly wonderful news for all of us!