KEY SUCCESS FACTORS (KSF) FOR IMPLEMENTING THAINESS HOSPITAL FOR ACTIVE AGEING IN MAHIDOLIA HEALTHY MODEL

Abstract

This article explores the key success factors in advancing the Thainess hospital for active ageing under the Mahidolia Healthy Model. This innovative health approach integrates medical knowledge, Thai culture and lifestyle, and community participation to enhance the quality of life and well-being of older adults, in line with the royal aspiration of Admiral of the Fleet His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla, who dedicated his life to the welfare of the people. Health planning within this model is guided by the framework of social determinants of health.

The operational mechanisms emphasize community networks, family engagement, core activities based on individual baseline data to facilitate proactive health management. Success factors include the establishment and scaling of prototypes, proactive elderly care rooted in Thai cultural practices, interdisciplinary integration, and the active involvement of civil society, local administrative organizations, and governmental agencies, alongside support from public and philanthropic resources. These elements contribute to the resilience and sustainability of the system.

The Mahidolia Healthy Model therefore transcends hospital-based interventions, representing a proactive health system that unites multidisciplinary knowledge with community and public health collaboration. It provides a scalable framework that can be adapted across diverse contexts, serving as a strategic pathway toward strengthening long-term national health security.