In healthcare, patient experience plays a pivotal role. Dental and doctors offices are always looking for new ways to create an environment that conveys comfort, privacy, and efficiency.
One of the best ways to infuse calm into your healthcare business? Playing background music.
Medical office background music has several patient and staff benefits. Background music can:
- Reduce stress
- Distract from pain
- Protect patient privacy
- Drown out unwanted background noise
- Shorten perceived wait times
- Make staff happier at work
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Patient Comfort and Stress Reduction
Background music has long been recognized for its ability to influence emotions. Music can actually reduce stress and promote relaxation.
By strategically incorporating calming tunes, dental and medical offices can alleviate patient anxiety, contributing to a more positive and comfortable atmosphere.
Healthcare Business Playlists
Background music for doctors offices and dentists should be calm, familiar, and soothing. Lower to moderate tempo can keep patient heart rates lower.
Here are some of our favorite background music stations for healthcare facilities:
| Pandora CloudCover Station | Music Description | Featured Artists | Energy Level | Where to Play this Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobby Acoustic | A blend of relaxing performances by master acoustic guitarists across many traditions and genres. This instrumental station features beautiful playing styles like classical, slack-key, fingerstyle, flamenco, folk strumming, harp guitar, American primitive, fingerpicking, and more. No vocals. | Andrei Krylov, Andy Mckee, Billy McLaughlin, BJ Cunningham, El McMeen, Glen Jones, Jack Jezzro, Jim Kimo West, Peter Janson, Sonny Chillingworth, Stephen Bennett, Tommy Emmanuel | Low to Medium | Best for tranquil lobbies, waiting rooms and recovery areas |
| Lobby Acoustic Popular | Renowned instrumentalists perform their arrangements of classic hits by the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Hozier, the Monkees, and others. | Antoine Goudeseune, Gabriella Quevedo, Georg Erixon, Martin Tallstrom, Michael Marc, Pedro Guasti, Pete Huttlinger, Stephen Bennett, The Shady Ukulele Band | Low to Medium | Liven up your lobby, or stream this straight into operational areas to lift the mood |
| Modern Lounge | A sophisticated blend of lush, melodic tracks embracing the sounds of Smooth Jazz, World, Electronic, New Age, and the latest remixes. | Air, Thievery Corporation, Zero 7, Portishead, Moby, Lenny Ibizarre, William Orbit, Groove Armada, Cantoma, Massive Attack, Waldino, Starseeds, Nouvelle Vague, Bonobo | Low to Medium | Best for casual lobbies and hallways |
Those are just a few. Pandora CloudCover offers hundreds of stations to fit your medical, dental, or healthcare space.
Privacy Enhancement Through Audio Masking
Confidentiality is paramount in healthcare, and background music serves as a valuable tool in safeguarding patient privacy.
By subtly masking conversations, background music and sound adds an extra layer of confidentiality. So sensitive information stays protected, even in the presence of other patients.
Mitigating Perceived Wait Times
The perception of time can significantly impact the patient experience. In medical offices, where tensions and nerves are already high, those wait times can feel even longer.
One study showed there were only 7 hospital emergency rooms in the U.S. with a 0 minute wait time. The average was 2 hours. Primary care and urgent care waits ranged from 15 minutes to an hour.
Background music can create a positive distraction, effectively reducing the perceived wait times. When patients are engaged and comfortable, their focus shifts, making the wait feel shorter and more tolerable. Once seen, they’ll be more likely to report their visit as a positive one.
Staff Morale and Productivity
Creating a welcoming healthcare environment isn't just for patients. Background music at work also benefits staff.
Background music contributes to a positive work atmosphere, boosting staff morale and productivity. Employees can efficiently carry out their duties, ultimately enhancing the overall efficiency of the practice.
Background Music for Your Healthcare Office
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References
The Power of Music to Reduce Stress. (2021) Psych Central.