Shanghai Promotes Music Therapy in Clinical Treatment
Music therapy is becoming an important part of clinical treatment in Shanghai. Experts said this at a conference held on October 24 and 25.
Previously, music was often seen only as a way to make patients feel better emotionally. Now, with evidence-based medicine, it is used more seriously in hospitals.
At the event, Professor Liu Hao from Shanghai Conservatory of Music showed how AI helps create personalized music plans for different patients. Professor Ma Xiaohui explained the value of traditional instruments like the erhu in modern medicine.
Wu Hong from the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission said this work helps shift medical care from focusing only on disease to focusing on overall health. He added that Shanghai will share its experience in combining medicine and art.
About 300 experts from fields like medicine, psychology, education, and arts attended the meeting. They discussed how to standardize music therapy and use it in real clinical settings.
Experts noted that specific music rhythms can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health. They also studied how music helps cancer patients, people with depression, and those with sleep problems.
A new expert consensus on using music therapy in multiple clinical areas was released during the conference. The team plans to create clear guidelines for treating anxiety, pain, and other conditions. They aim to make music therapy a safe and effective treatment option prescribed by doctors.