ความต้องการการดูแลของผู้ป่วยระยะกลาง (Intermediate Care: IMC)  อำเภอเวียงหนองล่อง จังหวัดลำพูน

Nitirat Meekai; Phitchayapha  Rattanathanukun

Authors

Nitirat Meekai Sirindhorn College of Public health, Phitsanulok
Phitchayapha Rattanathanukun Wiang Nong Long Hospital, Lamphun Province

Keywords:

Care, Needs, Intermediate Care

Abstract

This survey aimed to 1) to study the care needs of intermediate care patients, 2) to assess the ability to perform daily life of intermediate care patients, and 3) to study mental health problems of intermediate care patients in Wiang Nong Long District, Lamphun Province. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted using questionnaires among intermediate care patients of the Wiang Nong Long Hospital database, Lamphun Province. A purposive sampling was conducted among 212 subjects during June to December 2023. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation. Results: ability to carry out daily activities was moderate dependency needs (𝑥̅ =10.55, S.D.=0.32), need for care services was at a moderate level (𝑥̅ =1.63, S.D.=1.07). The results showed stress at a high level (𝑥̅ =61.86, S.D.=1.20). Conclusion: The needs of intermediate care patients in Wiang Nong Long District, Lamphun Province, were required for health rehabilitation care, especially muscle rehabilitation, swallowing, and stress.

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