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Music Genre as a Predictor of Resource Utilization at Outdoor Music Concerts
Michael S Westrol1, Susmith Koneru2, Norah McIntyre3
11Department of Emergency Medicine/EMS,AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center,Atlantic City,New JerseyUSA.
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
|February 21, 2017
Summary
Certain music genres like alternative rock and hip-hop/rap, along with high heat and festivals, significantly increase medical resource utilization at concerts. This data aids event planning and resource allocation for public safety.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Musicology
Background:
- Outdoor music concerts attract large crowds, necessitating efficient medical resource allocation.
- Understanding factors influencing medical resource utilization is crucial for event planning and public safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of modern music genres on medical resource utilization at outdoor concerts.
- To identify specific genres and environmental factors associated with increased medical needs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 10 years of patient logs from an open-air amphitheater.
- Analysis of medical usage rates (MUR) in relation to music genre, heat index, and event type (festival).
- Adjustment for potential confounders to isolate the effects of music genres and environmental factors.
Main Results:
- Alternative rock, hip-hop/rap, modern rock, heavy metal/hard rock, and country music genres were associated with significantly higher medical usage rates.
- High heat index (≥90°F) and music festivals significantly increased medical resource utilization.
- Specific genres correlated with particular medical complaints, such as traumatic injuries with alternative rock and alcohol/drug intoxication with hip-hop/rap.
Conclusions:
- Music genre is a significant predictor of medical resource utilization at outdoor concerts.
- Event planners can use this data to anticipate and prepare for varying medical needs based on music genre, weather, and event format.
- Further research is recommended for prospective validation of these findings.
Keywords:
ALS Advanced Life SupportBLS Basic Life SupportEDM electronic dance musicEMS Emergency Medical ServicesEMT emergency medical technicianMUR medical usage rateOSHA Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationEmergency Medical Servicesevent medicinemass gatheringmedical usage rateprehospital emergency care
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