Papadatou D
Pediatric Oncology Unit, Children's Hospital Aglaia Kyriakou, Athens, Greece.
Acta Oncol. 1988;27(6b):837-9. doi: 10.3109/02841868809094369.
'Dying' and 'adolescence' are both transitional periods, characterized by change, loss, separation, along with a search for meaning and identity. It is therefore important for those involved in the care of dying adolescents to possess the necessary skills for understanding the reactions and needs of young people who attempt--through interaction with others--to give meaning to both their life and their approaching death. Effective intervention necessitates the ability to encourage open communication and to interpret the symbolic language that adolescents use to express their feelings, concerns and needs. Examples from clinical experience are presented and discussed in an attempt to enhance appropriate support during those critical moments. Dying is a social and dynamic process and through meaningful interaction and honest communication, it may become an enriching experience for both the adolescent and those involved in his/her care.
“濒死”和“青春期”都是过渡阶段，其特点是变化、失去、分离，同时伴随着对意义和身份的探寻。因此，对于参与照料濒死青少年的人来说，具备必要技能以理解那些试图通过与他人互动来赋予自己的生命和即将到来的死亡以意义的年轻人的反应和需求非常重要。有效的干预需要有能力鼓励开放的沟通，并解读青少年用来表达自己感受、担忧和需求的象征语言。文中呈现并讨论了临床经验中的实例，以期在那些关键时刻加强适当的支持。濒死是一个社会且动态的过程，通过有意义的互动和坦诚的沟通，它对于青少年及其照料者而言都可能成为一次丰富经历。
