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A Study of Health Status Screening Results of the Elderly Person in Ratchaphruek Clinic, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital |
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| Creator | Jannapa Petchmunee |
| Title | A Study of Health Status Screening Results of the Elderly Person in Ratchaphruek Clinic, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital |
| Contributor | Nuchanard Kiennukul, Pota Klinhom, Withirong Sutthigoon, Tanyachon Pongeim, Napicha Makpate, Saratoon Jumpanoy, Wanitcha Roungsri, Pitchayapan Chantara, Teepanee Bunnag, Pannamas Santadusit, Phornthip Woranaipinij, Phlugsachol Laosakunsiri, Duangiai Dubay, Kanda Suesattayaphirom, Tookkata Suksawang |
| Publisher | Department of Medical Services |
| Publication Year | 2567 |
| Journal Title | Journal of the Department of Medical Services |
| Journal Vol. | 49 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 48-54 |
| Keyword | Health Status, Elderly patients, Aging Clinic |
| URL Website | https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JDMS |
| Website title | Journal of the Department of Medical Services |
| ISSN | 2697-6404 |
| Abstract | Background: According to the shift towards an aging society in Thailand, an older population brings about health issues and raises the cost of elderly care. The screening for health status is very important to investigate the direct particular problems and set the policies for appropriate service undertaken the wholistic care. Objective: To study the health status of elderly patients at the Aging Clinic, Ratchaphruek, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital. Method: All study samples were elderly people who visited Ratchaphruek Clinic, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital and agreed to participate in the research project between December 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, for a period of 4 months. The research tools were as follows: a personal data questionnaire and a screening form for health status of the elderly in 9 aspects. The form was developed from the guidelines for health promotion and disease prevention in the fiscal year 2023, created by the National Health Security Office, Region 13, Bangkok. Content validity, verified by 3 experts, level of validity (alpha conbrach coefficientcy) = 0.74, as well as descriptive statistical data were analyzed. Result: Amongst 80 elderly people, 49 were female (61.3%), the lowest age was 60 years old, the highest was 94, and the average age was 72 years old. It was found that the most prevalent healthcare problem was oral health problems (68.8%), following by visual problems (43.8%), and physical movement problems (33.8%), respectively. Other problems were as follows: thinking and memory, urinary incontinence, depression, hearing, and nutritional deficiencies. All elderly patients with health problems were referred to specialized clinical policies for appropriate treatment. Conclusion: The screening for abnormality problems among aging patients was crucial for disease prevention and finding various abnormalities of the body at an initial stage. Giving advice regarding behaviour change reduces the likelihood of complications that often occurs without prompt and proper treatment, which can maintain and promote the good health in elderly people. |
