Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2022

Publication Title

AMA Journal of Ethics

Volume

24

Issue

7

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2022.584

Abstract

Background: Inspired by research indicating that exposure to humanities correlates with reduced burnout, the Nebraska Medical Orchestra was founded in 2018 as a collaboration between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Music.

Methods: Semistructured interviews about orchestra participants’ experiences were conducted with 9 musicians and recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were analyzed using the constant comparative method.

Results: The interviews suggested that participants are drawn to the orchestra to pursue a love of music, to be part of an ensemble, and to connect with others in an environment that provides a lighthearted, nonjudgmental, noncompetitive forum in which to create and enjoy music for its own sake.

Conclusions: This study has implications for designing arts-based wellness activities for clinicians and scaling them nationwide.

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https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/how-medical-orchestra-cultivates-creativity-joy-empathy-and-connection/2022-07

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