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Published on: August 8, 2011
Summary
Mayo Clinic integrates art into its healing environment, with donated and commissioned pieces enhancing patient and staff experiences since 1914. Each issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights a featured artwork on campus.
Area of Science:
- Medical Humanities
- Arts in Healthcare
Background:
- Art integration at Mayo Clinic began with the original Mayo Clinic Building in 1914.
- Numerous artworks have been donated or commissioned over the years.
- Art serves to benefit both patients and staff within the clinic environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the integration of art within the Mayo Clinic.
- To showcase specific artworks featured in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
- To explore the role of art in the healthcare setting.
Main Methods:
- Each issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings features a selected artwork.
- The selected artwork is displayed on Mayo Clinic campuses.
- Authors interpret the featured artwork.
Main Results:
- Art is a consistent and long-standing feature of the Mayo Clinic.
- A diverse collection of art is accessible to patients and staff.
- The journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings actively engages with and presents this art.
Conclusions:
- Artistic elements are integral to the Mayo Clinic's environment and history.
- The ongoing feature in Mayo Clinic Proceedings underscores the significance of art in healthcare.
- Art contributes to the overall well-being and experience of individuals at Mayo Clinic.