WHO Theme: Community Support And Health Services
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Positive Mental And Emotional Health
Funding Stream: Keep Well
Resources Required: Community Support, Paid Staff, Premises
Cost: 1000-5000
Description
As part of the Keep Well campaign a community music 6 week pilot project took place for patients of the 21 bed unit at St. Johns Hospital, Enniscorthy. Feedback received as follows: “It was absolutely wonderful. Residents were so engaged and responsive. Staff were hugely supportive and we are already looking forward to returning next week.â€
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Patients of Ivy Ward – Dementia Ward, St. Johns Hospital
Steps critical to success
- Arts Office to identify & procure musicians
- Buy in from HSE staff in hospital
- Patients able to participate & safe to do so
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Admin
- Procurement
- Covid restrictions
Outcomes / Benefits
- Positive changes in moods and emotional states
- Reduced anxiety
- Provided entertainment and enjoyment