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

Beng TS 1 , Chin LE 2 , Guan NC 3 , Ann YH 3 , Wu C 3 , Kuan WS 2 Show all authors , Jane LE 2 , Khee SS 2 , Meng CB 4

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Center, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [email protected]
  • 2 Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Center, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 3 Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Center, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 4 Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Center, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 2015 Aug;32(5):490-503.
PMID: 24574364 DOI: 10.1177/1049909114523829

Abstract

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.

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