Outcomes

During program development, patient outcome measurements were obtained for Art for Healing, and both employee and patient outcome measurements were obtained for Massage Therapy, and Reiki.
  
These outcomes show that patients and employees have responded very positively to these therapies.  Pain, anxiety and nausea were reduced, their ability to sleep improved, and the likelihood of patients choosing Hartford Hospital for future admissions increased.

 

Measurements obtained during the initial pilot phase of program development:   Art for Healing: Patients (Pre and Post) Satisfaction Rating   Massage Therapy: Patients (Pre and Post) Satisfaction Rating Employees (Pre and Post) Reiki Therapy: Patients (Pre and Post) Satisfaction Rating Employees (Pre and Post)

Measurements obtained after the pilot phase and expansion of the program:   Massage/Reiki: Effect on Sleep and Nausea after Massage or Reiki   Overall: Likelihood of Choosing Hartford Hospital for Future Admissions Measurements obtained during the Brownstone Ambulatory Clinic study: Massage, Acupuncture, Reiki Effect on Pain and Anxiety Levels Pre- and Post-Therapy

 

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Patients: Pre and Post Art for Healing
Measurements obtained during the initial pilot phase, Dec. 1999 through Dec. 2000

 

0 = Very Relaxed/No Pain  |  10 = Very Tense/ Unbearable Pain

 

 

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66% would definitely want service again, 32% probably would want this service again Overall rating: 54% excellent, 39% very good

 

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100% “professional”, “able to answer questions” & “caring” 92% would definitely want treatment again Overall rating: 84% excellent, 15% very good