Development of a care model for elderly people with tuberculosis in Yang Lum Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital. Rai Noi Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Authors

  • Boonyarat Thumrongwilainet The Office of Disease Prevention and Control Region 10th Ubon Ratchathani
  • Rattana Thongsang Yang Lum Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Muang District, Ubon Ratchathani
  • Samran Phulthong Yang Lum Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Muang District, Ubon Ratchathani
  • Supranee MuangKote Pathum Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Muang District, Ubon Ratchathani

Keywords:

Elderly, Tuberculosis, Care Model

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health issue in Thailand, particularly among the elderly, individuals with chronic diseases, and household contacts. This study aimed to assess the TB situation, develop a care model for elderly tuberculosis patients, and evaluate the outcomes of the model at Yang Lum Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The study utilized an action research approach. The development process involved 97 healthcare personnel, and tuberculosis screening was conducted among 870 community members. Data collection tools included questionnaires, interviews, and chest X-ray screening. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. The study was found 18 people (2.10%) exhibited suspected tuberculosis symptoms, such as chronic cough, while 15 people (1.70%) experienced unexplained weight loss, and 6 people (0.70%) had persistent fever. Chest X-ray (CXR) results indicated pulmonary abnormalities in 92 people (10.60%), and 27 people (3.10%) were clinically suspected of having tuberculosis by physicians. Send sputum samples for testing using the GeneXpert technique for diagnosis, and 2 cases were confirmed as tuberculosis patients. These findings led to the development of the "Yang Lum 5G Model," which consists of G1: Go proactive screening, G2: Gather Access accessibility to treatment services, G3: Gather Support community and family support, G4: Guard treatment follow-up, and G5: Grade Improvement continuous evaluation and development. After implementing the model, the elderly tuberculosis patients were successfully cured, 100% (2 cases). Healthcare providers expressed the highest satisfaction (mean 5.83). This model can be applied to care for tuberculosis patients in the community, reduce the rate of non-adherence drug, and promote community participation in patient care. It can also be applied to care for patients in the community and control tuberculosis sustainably.

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2025-06-16

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Thumrongwilainet B, Thongsang R, Phulthong S, MuangKote S. Development of a care model for elderly people with tuberculosis in Yang Lum Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital. Rai Noi Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. JODPC10 [internet]. 2025 Jun. 16 [cited 2026 Feb. 5];23(1):40-54. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/odpc10ubon/article/view/273231

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