澳大利亚圣文森特医院悉尼分院实施的生命故事记录计划为临终患者提供心理支持，该项目已运行12年。[1]训练有素的志愿者为患者记录其生命故事，帮助缓解抑郁和焦虑症状。[1]医院与圣母大学合作开展研究，验证该项目的治疗效益，研究成果预计今年发表。[1]
该项目规模在全球同类服务中位居前列，已发布近2000份生传记。[1]研究数据显示，高达62%的临终关怀患者曾经历过心理崩溃。[1]该项目源自1990年新西兰Te Omanga临终关怀所由Ivan Lichter开发的模式，并于20年前传入澳大利亚。[1]
Saint Vincent's Hospital Sydney has implemented a life story recording initiative designed to support patients with terminal diagnoses.[1] The program, which has been operating for twelve years, pairs trained volunteers with patients to document their personal histories.[1] According to the hospital's research collaboration with Australian Catholic University, the project aims to alleviate depression and anxiety symptoms experienced by end-of-life care patients.[1]
Research indicates that up to 62 percent of terminally ill patients experience psychological distress.[1] The model was adapted from an approach developed in 1990 by Ivan Lichter at Te Omanga Hospice in New Zealand and introduced to Australia approximately twenty years ago.[1] Results from the collaborative study with Australian Catholic University are expected to be published this year, potentially validating the therapeutic benefits of the program.[1]