surveillance, grocery store Development of a healthcare product surveillance model in grocery store in Sisaket Province.

Abstract

          This study aims to develop a healthcare product surveillance model for grocery stores and action research to evaluate the inappropriate distribution of healthcare products in grocery stores, Sisaket Province. The 5 step study:-Planning, studying and developing the tools to study inappropriate distribution of healthcare products in grocery stores. Survey the grocery stores in Sisaket province by using developing tools. Observation focusing on inappropriate distribution of healthcare products. Evaluate and feedback of information to the community. Developing and amplifying to other communities.

        The result show : “GIS store” or “Homdang Project” is an online tool developed by applied questionnaires on google form. Survey conducted by health volunteers, health network and health officials. Data was collected and prioritized into 3 classes, green (safe), yellow (unsafe but not critical) and red (unsafe). The information showed real time on google data studio including location of the store. The results of 9,305 stores in 22 districts showed the stores were classified green 58.49%, yellow 24.15% and red 17.36%. The unsafe healthcare products were drugs 14.53%, the knowledge of alcohol and tobacco products 2.55% and food products 1.07%. The participation of community, continuation of empowered health network and the innovation to manage inappropriate drugs and health products is recommended and can apply to any other community.