Guideline for Curing of Mental Condition of Bedridden Patients in Samrong Mai Sub-District Municipality, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province

Abstract

             The purposes of this research were: 1) to study the problem conditions of bedridden patients in Samrong Mai Sub-District Municipality, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province, 2) to study the principles of the Three Characteristics and the Four Bases of Sympathy in healing the minds of bedridden patients, and 3) to propose guidelines for applying the principles of the Three Characteristics and the Four Bases of sympathy to bedridden patients in Samrong Mai Sub-District Municipality, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province. This is a documentary research and in-depth interviews. Interviews were conducted with 44 participants and the findings were presented in the form of descriptive and analytical writing.
             The research result found that:
             1. Physical and mental problems of bedridden patients are found to be caused by physical conditions that are not conducive to self-reliance, The body is weak, unable to rely on oneself, Easily lose appetite, Unable to get up and do errands by yourself, There are many chronic diseases, complications, pressure sores, and abnormal physical conditions. Mental problems are the result of physical problems, causing the mind to be depressed, lacking motivation, feeling hopeless and depressed.
            2. The principle of Trilaksana and the four social objects in healing the minds of bedridden patients. It was found that the principle of Trilaksana helps bedridden patients realize the truth that all things are impermanent and cannot be determined to be as desired. The four main social virtues refer to being kind, speaking politely, and creating joy, as well as behaving in a way that is beneficial to both the patient and the caregiver.
             3. Guidelines for applying the principles of Trilaksana and the Four Sanghavatthu to bedridden patients. It was found that the principle of the three characteristics emphasizes the consideration of one's own body as impermanent, arising, existing and changing according to time. One should understand the nature of life and not cling to suffering. The four main principles of social welfare emphasize acceptance and giving up certain things, building self-confidence, letting go of things that cannot be held onto, knowing how to help, share, build good relationships, and behaving consistently towards society.