The Experiences of Well-Being of Palliative Care Patients in Malaysia: A Thematic Analysis

A qualitative study was conducted with semistructured interviews to explore the experiences of well-being in 15 adult palliative care inpatients of University Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The results were thematically analyzed. Six basic themes were generated (1) positive attitude, (2) positive cognitions, (3) positive emotions, (4) positive engagement, (5) positive relationships, and (6) positive circumstances. The Seeds Model was conceptualized from the analysis. This model may inform the development of interventions in the enhancement of well-being of palliative care patients.

Source: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine - July 9, 2015 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Beng, T. S., Chin, L. E., Guan, N. C., Ann, Y. H., Wu, C., Kuan, W. S., Jane, L. E., Khee, S. S., Meng, C. B. C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research