Development of Long Term Care Model for Elderly and People with Dependence in Care Manager : Health Region 7

Abstract

This research using the research and development model. The sample group consisted of 100 elderly care managers who attended the training provided by Health Region 7 in fiscal year 2022. The sample size was selected by purposive sampling. Quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire, and qualitative data was collected by interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum, and maximum values. Inferential statistics were used, Paired t-test, and the level of statistical significance was set at p-value less than 0.05. The results of the study were that most were female (94%). Most of them held a bachelor's degree at most (78%). The operation model for long-term public health care for the elderly and long-term dependent people of elderly care managers in Health Region 7 consisted of operational planning, budget disbursement, care operations for the elderly and dependent people, monitoring operations, and reporting the results of care for the elderly and dependent people. The comparative effectiveness evaluation before and after using program the study found that the knowledge level of elderly care managers regarding long-term care operations significantly increased after the training (p < 0.001), with a mean score difference of 1.82 (SD = 2.40). In terms of attitudes and motivation toward long-term care operations, the mean score difference was 0.13 (SD = 0.52) with a p-value of 0.013. For readiness toward long-term care operations, the mean score difference was 0.37 (SD = 0.81), with a p-value of < 0.001.