IMPLEMENTATION OF CLASSICAL THERAPY TO REDUCE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS WITH SENSORY PERCEPTION DISORDERS (AUDITORY HALLUCINATIONS) IN THE INDRAGIRI WARD OF THE TAMPAN MENTAL HOSPITAL

Abstract

Auditory hallucinations are one of the most common symptoms experienced by patients with schizophrenia. Classical music therapy, especially Mozart’s compositions, is believed to have a calming effect, improve concentration, and reduce the signs and symptoms of hallucinations. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of classical music therapy in reducing auditory hallucinations among patients in the Indragiri Ward of Tampan Mental Hospital. The research employed a case study design with a pre-test and post-test approach involving two patients with schizophrenia. Therapy was administered for three consecutive days, with each session lasting 10–15 minutes. The instruments used were an observation sheet for hallucination symptoms and the Auditory Hallucination Rating Scale (AHRS). The findings revealed a significant reduction in hallucination symptoms. The first patient’s AHRS score decreased from 12 (severe category) to 4 (mild category), while the second patient’s score decreased from 10 (severe category) to 3 (mild category). The study concludes that Mozart classical music therapy is effective in reducing auditory hallucinations and can be considered a non-pharmacological intervention in psychiatric