Promoting peaceful death for Thai Buddhists: implications for holistic end-of-life care.
The conceptual model of promoting a peaceful death was synthesized from Buddhist philosophy, the theory of "Peaceful End of Life," related literature, and a story from experience. Nurses can use this model as a practical guide for the holistic care of Thai Buddhists who are dying.
Kongsuwan
Waraporn
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Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand, USA. warapornkongsuwan@yahoo.co.uk
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Theris
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D001293:Attitude to Death; D002016:Buddhism; D003210:Concept Formation; D003643:Death; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology*; D013785:Thailand