DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINE COMMUNITY CARE BY CAREGIVERS: LONG TERM CARE SYSTEM FOR DEPENDENT ELDERLY

Abstract

The studied aims to develop guidelines for caringelderlydependentby care givers volunteers in the long-term care system. In the area of responsibility of PrachaSamosorn Medical Center, Mueang District, KhonKaen Province. This is Action research, divided into 3 phases, which are 1stPhase situation analysis, 2ndPhasedevelop guidelines for caring elderlydependent, and 3rdPhase evaluation. Use the quantitative data and quality datacollections. The data collected between January 2019 - November 2019. The findings revealed three partinclude (1) target groups that need long-term care are groups which are that needs Emergency careChronic illness and bedbound and groups that require complex care (2) Health services for elderly dependentis home health care, Ongoing care and emergency care. Finally, Roles and responsibilities of departments, groups, organizations related to long-term care, including health services from primary to tertiary, local administration organizations and Elderly and Quality of Life Development Center. Take advantage of the research by using the model, methodology, and research results in areas with similar contexts Including the extension of research on other issues as well.