Longevity of Thai physicians: phase 2 and policy implications.
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2005-09-16
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This is Phase 2 of the authors study on long-lived Thai physicians. After obtaining quantitative data from Phase 1, the authors approached 11 male and 5 female physicians whose ages were older than general population's life expectancy. The authors conducted an in-depth interview using semi-structured questions asking about their life, work, lifestyle, and relevant factors. Then the authors synthesized the factors influencing longevity. The authors found that they are genetic, financial stability/security, trying to be disease-free by increasing positive lifestyle (such as exercise) and decrease negative lifestyle (such as drug addict, alcohol consumption), mind-set to be non-attachment (either doing nothing or busy doing everything), and being mentally ready to die. The authors also proposed policy implications for Thai physicians and people accordingly.
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Chotmaihet Thangphaet.
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Sithisarankul P, Piyasing V, Boontheaim B, Ratanamongkolgul S, Wattanasirichaigoon S. Longevity of Thai physicians: phase 2 and policy implications. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2005 Sep; 88(9): 1257-60