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Museum Moving to Inpatients: Le Louvre à l'Hôpital.
Jean-Jacques Monsuez1, Véronique François2, Robert Ratiney3
1Cardiology, Policlinique Médicale, Hôpital R Muret, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F-93270 Sevran, France. jean-jacques.monsuez@aphp.fr.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 16, 2019
Summary
Bringing art to hospitalized patients significantly reduced anxiety and met expectations. This innovative museum-hospital program offers a valuable therapeutic approach for many inpatients.
Area of Science:
- Arts in Medicine
- Hospital Patient Well-being
- Psychological Health Interventions
Background:
- Hospitalized patients frequently experience anxiety and depressive symptoms.
- Arts and cultural programs are recognized for improving patient quality of life.
- Traditional art programs may have limited reach within hospital settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an innovative art program, 'Le Louvre à l'hôpital', on hospitalized patients.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in reducing anxiety and meeting patient expectations.
- To explore the feasibility of bringing museum art experiences directly to patients.
Main Methods:
- An interactive museum-to-hospital model was implemented over one year.
- Displayed artworks included large statues, exhibited reprints, and personalized reproductions in patient rooms.
- Organized 83 small-group guided art discussions attended by 451 patients.
Main Results:
- A significant decrease in anxiety was reported by 79.6% of patients post-art sessions.
- 90% of patients reported the art program met their expectations.
- 82.4% of patients expressed a desire for continued participation, with trained caregivers involved.
Conclusions:
- Relocating museum art experiences into hospitals is an effective method for engaging numerous inpatients.
- This approach has the potential to substantially reduce hospital-related anxiety.
- The program demonstrates a valuable, patient-centered intervention for enhancing mental well-being in healthcare settings.