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Ladda Thiamwong1, Wanicha Pungchompoo
1Ladda Thiamwong, PhD, RN, is assistant professor, University of Central Florida College of Nursing, Orlando. Wanicha Pungchompoo, DClinP, RN, is associate professor, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
Healthy aging and palliative care are interconnected, especially for older adults in Thailand. Integrating palliative care into healthy aging strategies enhances quality of life and promotes a good death.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Palliative Care
- Public Health
Background:
- Healthy aging and good death are key concepts in Thailand.
- Older adults strive for sustained physical, cognitive, and social activity.
- Family support is crucial for healthy aging and a peaceful end-of-life experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a conceptual framework linking palliative care and healthy aging.
- To clarify healthy aging and good death within the Thai cultural context.
- To explore the integration of palliative care into healthy aging strategies.
Main Methods:
- A narrative case study of a Thai older adult.
- Analysis of the Thai healthy aging model.
- Conceptual framework development.
Main Results:
- The Thai healthy aging model emphasizes lifelong activity and family closeness.
- Palliative care philosophy aligns with achieving a good death.
- The model supports integrating palliative care into healthy aging strategies for improved well-being.
Conclusions:
- High-quality palliative care is integral to improved healthy aging.
- Early promotion of healthy aging facilitates effective end-of-life care interventions.
- This framework can enhance quality of life for older adults with multimorbidity and health inequalities.
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