In-Patient Music Therapy Program Launches at NJ Rehab Facility

Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, NJ, is launching its new Music Therapy Program for patients at the extended recovery unit (ERU).

Neurologic music therapy for in-patient treatment

The ERU provides sub-acute treatment for patients who have recovered enough from their brain injury to be discharged to the community after completing the first phase of rehabilitation and recovery.

This program will give patients access to Neurologic Music Therapy, a form of music-based intervention that uses evidence-based interventions, to improve their movement, language and cognition.

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Individualized music therapy sessions

The program is led by a MedRhythms neurologic music therapist who provides individualized therapy to patients 3 days per week.

Sara Cuccurullo MD, chair, medical director and vice president at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, said, “We’re excited to offer this innovative therapy to patients.” Music therapy is proven to be beneficial for people with neurological conditions. It can improve communication, motor function, and mood.

NMT Therapist collaboration

MedRhythms provides NMT for neurorehabilitation. Their NMT therapists collaborate closely with other brain injury specialists therapists, and the medical team to provide individual and groups sessions. They also draw on the expertise of the entire clinical staff in order to provide the highest level of care.

Caitlin HEBB, Clinical Operations Manager at MedRhythms says: “We are proud to partner with JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in providing this life-changing treatment to their patients.” Neurologic music therapy can restore function and improve quality of life in individuals with brain diseases and injuries.

Music therapy at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is set to begin April 1, 2024. The program will allow patients in the ERU to take part in individual sessions as well as group music therapy activities.

Original Blog: https://rehabpub.com/conditions/neurological/brain-injury-neurological/in-patient-music-therapy-program-launches-at-nj-rehab-facility/