Development of a Model for Promoting the Health of the Elderly According to the Project Driving Policy “Family Security Healthy Society” Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

Background: From the situation of increasing elderly population in Nakhon Ratchasima province, it results in the elderly being unable to access comprehensive health services. The number of homebound and bedridden elderly has also increased. Therefore, the elderly should receive appropriate health promotion according to the policy "Comprehensive Care, Healthy Society". Nakhon Ratchasima province seeks to understand the situation, problems, and solutions for promoting the health of the elderly, within a context similar to that of Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Objectives: To study the situation of promoting elderly health, develop a model for promoting elderly health, evaluate the outcomes of promoting elderly health according to the ' Secure Family, Healthy Society' project in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Research Methods: Sample groups include three groups: the elderly (390 people), medical and public health personnel (9 people), and those related to the elderly (12 people). Tools include document analysis, questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and group discussions. Data analysis includes quantitative statistical analysis, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Qualitative data analysis involves categorization and grouping of data.
Study Results: Found that (1) Most elderly people suffer from high blood pressure and diabetes. Activities promoting elderly health include activities based on the five dimensions of happiness (comfort, enjoyment, dignity, brightness, and tranquility). Problems and solutions include (1) increasing number of elderly people each year, addressing the issue by conducting surveys on the actual number of elderly people and ensuring widespread access to healthcare rights; (2) Developing a model for promoting elderly health involves six success factors: management, medical and public health personnel, networking, community leaders, health promotion activities for the elderly, and the elderly themselves, involving operations, planning, literature review, compilation, and improvement; (3) Evaluation of the elderly health promotion model, or EP-KORAT model. which is feasible for practical implementation.
Conclusion: The EP-KORAT model can be applied in similar contexts.