Innovative Music Therapy Program Enhances Healing in NICU at Grey Nuns Hospital
NICU music therapy program reduced stress, promoted healing at Grey Nuns Hospital
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A music therapy program at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton has significantly aided families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by reducing stress and promoting healing. Initiated as part of a student’s practicum, the program has received positive feedback and aims for permanent funding to continue its benefits.
- 01The music therapy program, initiated by student Rebecca Lappa, is the first of its kind in Edmonton.
- 02Feedback from NICU staff and families has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting its calming effects.
- 03Music therapy can potentially reduce hospital stays by up to five days, easing the burden on staff and resources.
- 04The program currently lacks funding, prompting efforts to secure community donations for its continuation.
- 05Parents report that music helps soothe their babies and reduces stress in the NICU environment.
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At Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, a temporary music therapy program has been implemented in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to support families with premature infants. Gypsy Bendoy, whose son Timothy is in the NICU, shared how music helps calm both her and her child during stressful moments. The program, led by music therapy student Rebecca Lappa, aims to enhance bonding and healing through familiar sounds. Lappa, a NICU survivor herself, has received positive feedback from both families and staff, with program manager Mark Lansing noting the unexpected impact it has had. The initiative could reduce hospital stays by up to five days, which would alleviate pressure on healthcare providers. However, the program currently lacks funding, and there are ongoing efforts to secure community donations to establish a permanent music therapy program, which would further benefit families and reduce stress in the NICU setting.
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The music therapy program is expected to enhance the healing environment for families in the NICU, potentially reducing stress for both parents and healthcare providers.
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