Longevity of Thai physicians: phase 2 and policy implications
Sithisarankul, P.; Piyasing, V.; Boontheaim, B.; Ratanamongkolgul, S.; Wattanasirichaigoon, S.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 88(9): 1257-1260
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 16536113 Document Number: 9294
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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