Date

2-29-2024

Department

Rawlings School of Divinity

Degree

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Chair

Donald Hicks

Keywords

hospice patients, hospice care, music therapy

Disciplines

Counseling | Religion

Abstract

The life expectancy of a hospice patient is approximately six months or less. Hospice care is not for the cure of the disease. It is the care provided to the patients for the symptom management of the disease. Hospice care, known as end-of-life care, is very important for a comfortable and peaceful passage. Holistic care for the hospice patient is the goal of the hospice care plan. A hospice patient’s spiritual well-being can be maintained by spiritual support through a spiritual presence and spiritual conversation; all hospice care institutions' disciplines can provide adequate spiritual aid through their interaction with patients, spiritual conversation, and words of encouragement. Listening to the music of the patient's own choice will benefit the patients' spiritual well-being and medical care. This study will show that hospice patients benefit from music therapy. It will help them increase comfort, peace, and hope in their lives as they accept and understand the meaning of suffering. Throughout history, people practicing and living in different cultures have a unique spiritual tool: music. The transmitting magic power of music is life-changing for the spiritual well-being of patients with all kinds of disease leading to the end-of-life situations.

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