Effects of Treatment of Monks with Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases using Telemedicine in the New Normal Situation, Medical Outpatient Department, Priest Hospital
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This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the results of treating monks with chronic non-communicable diseases with telemedicine in a new normal situation. A purposive sample was selected from monks with chronic non-communicable diseases, the medical outpatient department, Priest Hospital. There were 135 people receiving telemedicine treatment during the COVID-19outbreak using the guidelines of Medical Services Telemedicine of Priest hospital. The medicines were sent to monks by post, with pharmacists checking the correctness of medicine delivery. The care access was checked by the health promotion department to coordinate information on receiving medicines. The hospital was responsible for the expenses to reduce the risk of spreading the disease.Data were collected using health data records for sick monks and satisfaction questionnaires regarding telemedicine treatment follow-up. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-tests. The results of the study showed that most monks were 60-70 years old (42.2%), used telephones as communication devices (100%), had a need for someone to help using telemedicine (60%), and were interested in telemedicine treatment (98.5%). When comparing the results of laboratory tests before and after telemedicine treatment, it was found that the mean low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level score after using telemedicine was significantly lower than before. There were no differences in mean scores of body mass index, blood pressure, blood sugar, triglycerides,total cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein levels. The overall satisfaction level with the service was at the highest level. In summary, telemedicine offers an additional option for monks with chronic non-communicable diseases to consult with their physicians, especially during infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19. It provides a way to manage symptoms, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and maintain continuity of care while minimizing the strain on medical facilities and providers. Activities that promote self-care should be added to control the disease and monitor longterm results.
Keywords: New normal, Non-communicable disease, Sick monks, Telemedicine
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บทความ ข้อมูล เนื้อหา รูปภาพ ฯลฯ ที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์ในรามาธิบดีพยาบาลสาร ถือเป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของวารสาร หากบุคคลหรือหน่วยงานใดต้องการนำทั้งหมดหรือส่วนหนึ่งส่วนใดไปเผยแพร่หรือเพื่อกระทำการใด ใด จะต้องได้รับอนุญาตเป็นลายลักษณ์อักษรจากรามาธิบดีพยาบาลสารก่อนเท่านั้น
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