Art & Healing
Healthcare facilities are not often thought of as places to display and view art. But a number of peer-reviewed studies show that in a healthcare setting art has benefits to patients, including: • Lower levels of stress • Lower use of pain medications • Reduced lengths of stay • Improved sleep patterns • Lower rates of secondary infections • Higher overall satisfaction levels “Besides all of the research, art is peaceful and gives you something to think about other than the fact you’re at the hospital,”...
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