生命的终曲 音乐治疗与安宁缓和医疗

The finale of life,music therapy and hospice palliative care

音乐治疗在缓和医疗与临终关怀领域中的应用已被许多国家认可。人类自胎儿期听觉开始发育后,就能接收到来自自己、母体以及外界各种声音的刺激,即便至生命的最终,听觉也通常是最后丧失的功能。对于临终患者而言,在面对死亡的过程中承受着身体与心理的巨大挑战。音乐治疗中将音乐作为一种治疗的媒介工具,通过专业、科学的方式进行治疗干预,协助患者改善身体的不适、情绪的照顾、灵性上的陪伴,在音乐的牵引下走向人生的最终乐章。

The use of music therapy in the field of palliative care and hospice care has been widely recognized in many countries.After the human ear begins to develop from the fetal period,it can receive the stimulation of various sounds from itself,mother and outside world.Even at the end of human life,hearing is usually the last lost function.For terminal patients,they face enormous physical and psychological challenges.In music therapy,music is used as a media tool for treatment.It is a professional and scientific treatwent,which can help patients alleviate physical discomfort,provide emotional care and spiritual companionship,as well as a accompany them till the end of their journey.