Model Development of Integrative Medical Cannabis Clinic Service in Phon Phisai Hospital, Nong Khai

Abstract

This participatory action research aimed to analyze situation, develop model and evaluate the developed model of integrative medical cannabis clinic service. The samples were categorized into two groups: 1) a qualitative sample group, the integrative medical cannabis clinic service providers, which included
9 persons and 5 integrative medical cannabis clinic service recipients, who were purposively selected. Data were collected by focus group discussion
and in-depth interviews; and
2) a quantitative sample group, the integrative medical cannabis clinic service recipients, which included 30 persons, who were purposively selected. Data were collected using questionnaires. This study was performed during October 1^st, 2021 to December 30^th, 2022. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and quantitative data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Paired
t-test.

The results revealed that the model developed from this research was called “PPS Model”, which included P—patient focus (patient-centered); P—professional standard (standardized service provision); and S—system perspective (systematic working). After implementing the developed model, it was found that most patients had their knowledge at a good level (93.3%) and then at a moderate level (6.7%). When comparing between pre- and post-model development, it was found that the scores of knowledge were increased with statistical significance in post-model development (p-value <0.001).
In addition, the model’s satisfaction of the samples was at a high level (93.3%). It could be concluded that the model development of integrative medical cannabis clinic service can be used as a guideline to provide quality services and optimal benefits for patients.