Academic Service Results for People in the Area of Responsibility in the Wat Ratniyom of Tambon Health Promoting Hospital at Ratniyom Subdistrict, Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi Province

Abstract

The situation and problem of care for the dependent elderly of people in the Ratniyom community, Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi Province are likely to increase and escalate. Kanchanabhishek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology, as an educational institution located in the community, provides academic services to Bed-ridden Patients and Caregivers. The purpose of this research was to study the academic service results for Bed-ridden Patients and Caregivers from Wat Ratniyom of Tambon Health Promoting Hospital, Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi Province. Of the Kanchanabhishek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology. 16 bed-ridden patients and 18 caregivers were assigned to select a specific sample. Tools used in the research were the questionnaire on project performance. The evaluation form for screening ADL health problems and the mental health index test Data analyzed by Average mean, standard deviation (SD) and test statistics (Pair t-test). The results of the study were as follows: 1. The caregivers of bed-ridden patients have an opinion on the overall project at the most suitable level, the mean was 4.72 (SD=0.13), with the highest productivity in the highest level, the mean was 4.80 (SD=0.06). 2. bed-ridden patient have the ability to carry out daily ADL after participating in the program with statistically significant increase at the .01 level. 3. The bed-ridden patients were happier after participating in the program with statistically significant increase at the .01 level. Therefore, this type of academic service can solve health problems and increase happiness of bed-ridden patients. Therefore, can be a guideline for organizing activities to solve health problems and increase happiness for bed-ridden patients in other communities.