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Exploring the meaning of life from the perspective of patients with depression: A phenomenological study
Yi-Yun Zeng1, Ann Long2, Chun-Ying Chiang3
1Minimally Vascular and Endovascular Intervention Cencer, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan, No. 66, Sec. 2, Changhe Rd., Annan Dist., Tainan City 709, Taiwan.
Abstract:
This study explored the perceptions of meaning of life for patients with depression. A qualitative phenomenology approach was used. Patients with depression (n = 20) were recruited until data saturation occurred. Findings revealed four themes all related to their value of: (1) accepting depression; (2) appreciating work (paid and non-paid); (3) embodying love and taking on responsibilities; (4) receiving spiritual comfort. Healthcare professionals could facilitate patients with depression to explore their meaning of life while enduring and transforming the emotional pain that accompanies depression, hence, perhaps, decreasing their suicidal ideations.
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