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

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Volumn 32, Issue 5, 2015, Pages 490-503

  Beng, Tan Seng ^a   Chin, Loh Ee ^a   Guan, Ng Chong ^a   Ann, Yee Hway ^a   Wu, Cathie ^a   Kuan, Wong Sook ^a   Jane, Lim Ee ^a   Khee, Saw Shier ^a   Meng, Christopher Boey Chiong ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

happiness; Malaysia; palliative care; psychosocial care; qualitative study; well being

Indexed keywords

AGED; ATTITUDE; COGNITION; EMOTION; FEMALE; HUMAN; HUMAN RELATION; MALAYSIA; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; MENTAL STRESS; MIDDLE AGED; PALLIATIVE THERAPY; PATIENT COMFORT; PSYCHOLOGY; QUALITATIVE RESEARCH;

AGED; ATTITUDE; COGNITION; EMOTIONS; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS; MALAYSIA; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; MIDDLE AGED; PALLIATIVE CARE; PATIENT COMFORT; QUALITATIVE RESEARCH; STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL;

EID: 84936884069     PISSN: 10499091     EISSN: 19382715     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1049909114523829     Document Type: Article

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