7 ธ.ค. 2565

วารสารศูนย์แพทยศาสตร์ศึกษาคลินิก โรงพยาบาลพระปกเกล้า

39

475-483

โรงพยาบาลพระปกเกล้า

Abstract BACKGROUND: In 2022, Thailand has been turning into a completely aging society. The elderly population is increasing due to lower birth rates and longer life expectancy. Therefore, there must be appropriate care for the elderly to help them have a good quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This research aimed to study, develop and evaluate care plans for the elderly in Khaowongkot Sub-district Kang Hang Maeo District, Chantaburi Province. METHODS: This research carried out participatory action research from October 2021 to March 2022. Purposive sampling of participants was used to select 40 people and 10 leaders from the community elderly. The research tools included focus groups, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires about quality of life as well as appreciation. The research methodology comprised 4 steps: Identify the needs of the elderly, plan, implement and evaluate. Data were analyzed with paired t-test. RESULTS: After the workshops, quality of life was shown to be significantly higher than before at p<0.001. The research found that the post-workshop quality of life was good with a mean score of 3.9±0.3. Participation showed the most benefit, followed by mental health, social relationships, environment, and physical health, respectively. Appreciation was good with a mean score of 4.3±0.6 CONCLUSIONS: The important factors in developing care for the elderly in Khaowongkot Sub-district include quality of life, as well as physical, mental, social, and environmental health through self-reliant learning and building a network for the development of the elderly. The elderly seemed happier and exhibited more self-worth after the workshops.

https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ppkjournal/article/view/257608