The Effect of Soothing Sound Machines and Meditation Using CD Players on Relaxation in Acute Care Orthopedic Patients
Published June 29, 2016
The focus of this study conducted by Sharp Coronado Hospital was on improving relaxation for acute care orthopedic patients during hospitalization. Their relaxation program for patients provided lavender aromatherapy, massage and listening to relaxing music to provide a calming experience. To enhance this experience the use of meditation CD’s and soothing sounds machines was studied for the ability to enrich the relaxing experience for patients
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Ensuring Peace of Mind: 7 Elements All Lost Belongings Policies Should Include
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By Gabriel Bolivar, Maui Health and Hope Ursy, Wellstar MCG Health On behalf of the Lost Belongings Workgroup of the Patient Advocacy Community This PX blog is the first of a series to build on the content from “Where Are My Things? Best Practices for Safeguarding Patient Belongings in Hospitals,” a handbook for those managing
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Evaluating a Co-designed Patient-Facing Digital Hub for Enhancing Patient Engagement in Research (PER)
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