The SIMS Foundation Medical Care for Musicians Needs Assessment Survey Results

The SIMS Foundation conducted a survey of the health needs of musicians in Austin/Travis County in the Fall of 1999. Below are the results of the survey. If you have questions or would like additional information please contact simssurvey@yahoo.com. Also, please check out the SIMS Foundation web site at: www.sims-foundation.org

The SIMS Foundation would like to thank Antone’s, Continental Club, Hole in the Wall, Joe’s Generic Bar, Stubb’s, CCC Music Therapy, The Texas Music Commission, The University of North Texas, The University of Texas at Austin-School of Music, Dave Derrick, John Hipple, Paul Minor, Diane Scott, Hope Young, and all the musicians who completed surveys for their assistance in the completion of this needs assessment.

Summary of Survey Results
A narrative summary and discussion of the results

Sources
Internet sources used in the summary

SIMS Foundation Musician’s Health Survey
A copy of the original survey (no longer collecting responses)

Survey Results
Results of the survey in number of respondents and percentage form

Comments from Survey
Musicians' comments from the surveys (all names are kept confidential)