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Buddhist Approach to Improve the Quality of Life of Palliative Patients |
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Author |
Thongpool, Rungkanit
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Mahatthanadull, Sanu
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Phramaha Somboon Vuḍḍhikaro
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Source |
Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS)
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Volume | v.12 n.2 |
Date | 2021.12 |
Pages | 53 - 63 |
Publisher | Buddhist Research Institute, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University |
Publisher Url |
http://www.ojs.mcu.ac.th/index.php/JIBS/index
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Location | Bangkok, Thailand [曼谷, 泰國] |
Content type | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
Language | 英文=English |
Keyword | Improve; Quality of Life; Palliative Patients |
Abstract | This article presents the Buddhist approach to improve the quality of life of palliative patients. Basically, the requirements of the palliative care accessibility to the population in primary health care. The health care professionals working, in this context have access to quality training in palliative care. The ultimate goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life for both the patient and their family, regardless of diagnosis. Although palliative care, unlike hospice care, does not depend on prognosis, as the end of life approaches, the role of palliative care intensifies and focuses on aggressive symptom management and psychosocial support. This study is focusing on the quality of life of palliative patients. The findings show the four sublimes state of mind is the principles used in palliative care patients. To use in palliative care patients, it needs to cultivate the four sublime states of mind. Likewise, Buddhist approach for improve the quality of life of palliative patients, meditation is one of the alternative medicines with several health benefits in adults and elderly people including cognitive and physical function. The practical application of meditation is what will enable used in palliative care patients. Therefore, this article might not only be beneficial to all palliative patients and also for the followers of Buddhism who interesting to improve the quality of life of palliative patients. |
Table of contents | 1. Introduction 54 2. What is the Palliative Patients Care? 54 3. Problem in Palliative Patients 56 4. What is Quality of Life in Buddhism? 58 5. Buddhist Doctrine Supporting to Quality of Life 59 6. Buddhist Approach for Improve the Quality of Life of Palliative Patients 60 7. Conclusion 62 |
ISSN | 19066244 (P); 25869620 (E) |
Hits | 215 |
Created date | 2022.04.06 |
Modified date | 2022.04.06 |
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