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Meaning Of Life And Its Association With Perspective Towards Life And Way Of Living: A Qualitative Study In Palliative Care Professionals, Soonthorn Limluck, Wiraporn Pothisiri, Teerayuth Rungnirundorn
Meaning Of Life And Its Association With Perspective Towards Life And Way Of Living: A Qualitative Study In Palliative Care Professionals, Soonthorn Limluck, Wiraporn Pothisiri, Teerayuth Rungnirundorn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Having the meaning of life plays an essential part in human life. It is shown to affect one’s perspective towards life and way of living, and is positively correlated with physical and mental health status. However, the meaning of life in palliative care staff was not yet explored. Objectives: This study aimed to uncover the meaning of life among the palliative care professionals, and to determine factors contributing to the meanings. The associations between the meaning of life and their professions and the way of life were also studied. Methods: Qualitative descriptive method was employed. Twelve palliative care professionals …
Spiritual Perspectives Of Thai Psychiatrists On Mental Health, Vasin Kosolsak, Buranee Kanchanatawan
Spiritual Perspectives Of Thai Psychiatrists On Mental Health, Vasin Kosolsak, Buranee Kanchanatawan
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Although the positive impact of spirituality on mental health has become more widely accepted in the past decade, it is a challenging subject due to its distinctive nature between beliefs and cultures. Objectives: This study aimed to define the term spirituality and its influence on mental health based on the viewpoint of Thai psychiatrists. Methods: This qualitative research was conducted in 20 Thai psychiatrists recruited from all regions across Thailand using a semi-structured in-depth interview, based on literature reviews. The collected data were analyzed via content analysis. Results: We found that Thai psychiatrists define spirituality as a belief, reliance, …