Case Management for Alcohol Abuse Continuing Care from Hospital to Community

Abstract

This participatory action research aimed to develop case management model to care for alcohol dependence who has continued treatment from hospital to community. A purposive sampling was done to select  individuals with alcohol dependence who agreed to participate in the program and relatives or caregivers of these individuals. In addition, interdisciplinary team members were invited to join the project, village public health volunteers, community leaders And local government organizations .

The tools used in this study were, guide questions for in-depth interview, Observation guidelines And AUDIT.  found that the lack of guidelines for taking care of alcohol rehab patients from the hospital to a comprehensive community. Coordination forwarding information on the care of recipients of alcohol rehab. In addition, the treatment recipients did not continue throughout the program and had relapsing drinking episodes. Subsequently, they developed medical problems and accidents.

                As a result, this study developed A plan to take care of alcohol rehab patients from the hospital to the community. By a multidisciplinary team and nurses, managers provide advice, guide, follow up, coordinate care Find support resources in the community Providing alcohol therapists with continuous treatment plans covering the entire body, mind, and soul. Care plan can be implemented Easy to use, no hassle. Caregivers are confident in caring for the liquor therapist. The alcohol therapists receive timely and safe care, and the alcohol therapists are visited once a month for 3 months. The alcohol therapists and their relatives are satisfied with the services they receive. The multidisciplinary team is satisfied with the development of this model.