Authors: Barry Bittman, MD, Karl T. Bruhn, Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC, James Westengard, and Paul O. Umbach, MA
Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17533015.2012.748081
Description:
Objectives: This controlled, prospective, randomized study
examined the clinical and potential economic impact of a 6-
session Recreational Music-making (RMM) protocol on
burnout and mood dimensions, as well as on Total Mood
Disturbance (TMD) in an interdisciplinary group of long-term
care workers.
Methods: A total of 112 employees participated in a 6-session
RMM protocol focusing on building support, communication,
and interdisciplinary respect utilizing group drumming and
keyboard accompaniment. Changes in burnout and mood
dimensions were assessed with the Maslach Burnout Inventory
and the Profile of Mood States respectively. Cost savings were
projected by an independent consulting firm, which developed
an economic impact model.
Results: Statistically-significant reductions of multiple burnout
and mood dimensions, as well as TMD scores, were noted.
Economic-impact analysis projected cost savings of $89,100 for
a single typical 100-bed facility, with total annual potential
savings to the long-term care industry of $1.46 billion.
Conclusions: A cost-effective, 6-session RMM protocol reduces
burnout and mood dimensions, as well as TMD, in long-term
care workers.
Published by: Advances
Publication Date: 2003
Country: USA
Language: English
Type: Reports/Papers