Factors Associated with the Management Efficiency of the Local Health Insurance Fund in Mueang Trang District, Trang Province

Abstract

Recurrent stroke is a significant public health problem that affects patients’ quality of life in physical, psychological, and economic aspects. Currently, there is a continuously increasing trend in the incidence of recurrent stroke. Risk factors for recurrent stroke include: 1) non-modifiable factors such as age, gender, and family history; and 2) modifiable factors including appropriate dietary intake, physical activity, smoking cessation, and alcohol abstinence, along with the control of various comorbidities that are risk factors for recurrent stroke. Therefore, preventing recurrent stroke requires effective nursing care combined with the application of technology in patient care processes. Based on a literature review regarding the use of technology in nursing for recurrent stroke prevention, it can be categorized into three aspects: 1) patient and caregiver education through multimedia, mobile applications, and telemedicine systems, which help enhance knowledge and modify patients’ health behaviors; 2) skills training for patient caregivers through interactive digital media to improve their ability to provide daily patient care; and 3) risk assessment, monitoring, and treatment evaluation using telenursing technology and artificial intelligence applications. Empirical evidence demonstrates that technology can significantly enhance the effectiveness of controlling risk factors for recurrent stroke and promote the long-term quality of life for stroke patients.