The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore Thai nurses’ perspectives
regarding the meaning of wisdom-health, the characteristics of persons who have wisdomhealth,
and the importance of wisdom-health to Thai people’s overall general health.
Purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit twelve Thai registered nurses
who regularly practice meditation. Data were collected through in-depth interviews
along with observation and ethnographic records. Data were analyzed using Spradley’s
method of content analysis.
The main findings illustrated that the meaning of wisdom-health based on
the perspective of Thai nurses is defined as having mindfulness (satti) and clear
comprehension (sampajanna). Mindfulness focuses on being aware of, and reminding
oneself to know and concentrate on the present moment, while clear comprehension means
thinking reflectively on cause and effect. Both mindfulness and clear comprehension enable
one to understand the nature of truth or “wisdom” so as to live with happiness. The
characteristics of persons who have wisdom-health include 1) using wisdom to live their
lives, 2) applying morality and ethical behavior to their lives, and 3) having inner
peacefulness. Further, wisdom-health is crucial to the overall general health of Thai
people because it helps them attain well-being by way of choosing the right means
to solve their health problems both physically and mentally. Realizing the nature of
truth leads people to be compassionate toward themselves, their fellow human
beings and the environment, which, in turn, can contribute to a peaceful society.
The results of this study provide an understanding of wisdom-health from
the perspectives of Thai nurses who practice meditation. Also, these findings could
provide a foundation for developing guidelines, regarding assessment and nursing
care related to wisdom-health, that lead to holistic care of clients.
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore Thai nurses’ perspectives
regarding the meaning of wisdom-health, the characteristics of persons who have wisdomhealth,
and the importance of wisdom-health to Thai people’s overall general health.
Purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit twelve Thai registered nurses
who regularly practice meditation. Data were collected through in-depth interviews
along with observation and ethnographic records. Data were analyzed using Spradley’s
method of content analysis.
The main findings illustrated that the meaning of wisdom-health based on
the perspective of Thai nurses is defined as having mindfulness (satti) and clear
comprehension (sampajanna). Mindfulness focuses on being aware of, and reminding
oneself to know and concentrate on the present moment, while clear comprehension means
thinking reflectively on cause and effect. Both mindfulness and clear comprehension enable
one to understand the nature of truth or “wisdom” so as to live with happiness. The
characteristics of persons who have wisdom-health include 1) using wisdom to live their
lives, 2) applying morality and ethical behavior to their lives, and 3) having inner
peacefulness. Further, wisdom-health is crucial to the overall general health of Thai
people because it helps them attain well-being by way of choosing the right means
to solve their health problems both physically and mentally. Realizing the nature of
truth leads people to be compassionate toward themselves, their fellow human
beings and the environment, which, in turn, can contribute to a peaceful society.
The results of this study provide an understanding of wisdom-health from
the perspectives of Thai nurses who practice meditation. Also, these findings could
provide a foundation for developing guidelines, regarding assessment and nursing
care related to wisdom-health, that lead to holistic care of clients.
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