26 Jan, 2025 @ 12:00
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Study reveals music could reduce spending by up to SEVEN MILLION euros in Spanish hospitals

MUSICAL performances could reduce hospital spending up to seven million euros, a new study has revealed.

It is estimated health facilities could save between two and seven million euros by providing music to patients.

Music releases stress and anxiety in intensive care patients, according to the study by Musicos por la Salud (Musicians for Health).

LULLABY: Music has been proven to help patients relax and sleep.
Photo: Musicos por la Salud

The charity analysed 118 pieces of research for their study, which investigated the psychological, health and economic impact of musical interventions. 

They found music also helps with sleep and relaxation, leading to shorter hospital stays and a reduction in costs of up to €17,000 per person. 

It is thought music helps due to the release of dopamine, serotonin and endorphins, essential for regulating pain and stress. 

Blood pressure, cortisol levels and heart rate are also thought to be decreased by music. 

This intervention not only helps patients but impacts staff by reducing stress, increasing job satisfaction and improving treatment quality.

Musicos por la Salud are now pushing for music to be included in standard hospital plans.

“Investing in music is investing in a more human, efficient, and sustainable health system,” they said.

Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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