ATTITUDES TOWARD DEATH OF TERMINAL ILLNESS BUDDHIST PRIESTS IN PRIEST HOSPITAL

Abstract

Thesis on death attitudes of monks who are terminally ill in a priest hospital The objectives were 1) to study attitudes towards death of terminally ill monks in priest hospitals; 2) what should be the practical guidelines for caring for terminally ill monks in priest hospitals.

This research using qualitative research methods Data were collected from the interviews. The informants were 5 terminally ill monks in the Priest Hospital and 3 nursing caregivers. The interview method was non-standard. by talking to the giver The interview was very casual and informal. According to the questions prepared in accordance with the goals of the research. Without specifying which question to ask before or after until the answer covers all issues Analyze data by content analysis. The results showed that Attitudes towards death of terminally ill monks in monastic hospitals in 3 aspects: thinking, for example, not wanting to go through the chaotic treatment process, in the end, life must go to the crematorium as before, accepting the condition of the disease, when the final moments of death You because you will have your own private cubicle quietly. In terms of feelings, for example, he was not afraid of death, although he was in pain, he never asked, he did not have anxiety and frustration. Loud noises, he rarely has a relationship, talks very little, and may be frustrated with pain and guidelines for taking care of monks who are terminally ill in 3 aspects: physical, such as finding relief methods, asking needs, taking care of cleanliness, mentally, such as building relationships. , Assess the mind, manage anxiety and social issues such as promoting the important roles of the monks, coordinating the abbot, disciples, matters of close people.