GZA hospitals want to create a wellness center atmosphere with music and scents: “Pain is largely between the ears”

“We cannot do magic, but we can ensure that patients end up in a pleasant environment and thus experience less pain,” explains Ina Gryp, nurse pain specialist at GZA hospitals and scientific researcher at the University of Antwerp. “Studies show that anxiety and stress go hand in hand with pain, so if we can allay that anxiety and stress by bringing music into the hospital, for example, we’re well on the way with pain management.”