Music for Self-Care, A Nurse Well-Being Strategy

Authors

Kristen Gilmore MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, NE-BC, NC-BC, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Allison McCrea MMT, MT-BC, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Stephen DiDonato phD, LCP, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

9-19-2025

Comments

Presented at the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) Summit 2025.

Abstract

Background

• Evidence suggests that individuals with trauma exposure, such as the impact of crisis such as COVID-19, may benefit from music therapy.
• In 2021, the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) recognized the importance of ensuring well-being of the nursing workforce identifying the vital role that nursing plays upholding the highest standards of patient care.
• HAP, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, created a three year, first of its kind program, to support the provision of music therapy program services for healthcare workers.
• Through this grant-funded program, Jefferson Health- Pennsylvania hospitals, were awarded $162,000. This grant funding was utilized to design and customize music therapy programs that met the staff’s unique needs towards helping to alleviate some of the emotional toll experienced in the workplace.

Recommended Citation

Gilmore, Kristen MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, NE-BC, NC-BC; McCrea, Allison MMT, MT-BC; and DiDonato, Stephen phD, LCP, "Music for Self-Care, A Nurse Well-Being Strategy" (2025). Jefferson Hospital Staff Papers and Presentations. Paper 62.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/tjuhpapers/62

Language

English