The Development and Evaluation of Tuberculosis Care Model in Community using Innovation “Leaves to save lives” in Thawatburi Hospital

Abstract

Purposes : To develop and evaluate the use of a model for caring for tuberculosis patients. By bringing innovation "Leaves save lives".

Study design : This study employed a action research.

Materials and Methods : The target group is divided into 3 groups. The first group is patients with pulmonary tuberculosis whose sputum has newly detected infection. who are registered for treatment in a tuberculosis clinic Thawatburi Hospital Group 2 were officials primarily responsible for tuberculosis, and Group 3 was a multidisciplinary team serving patients, a total of 55 people. The research was conducted from October 2022 to September 2023. Data was collected using a questionnaire and data were analyzed using percentage frequencies. Mean and standard deviation.

Main findings : Model for caring for tuberculosis patients in the community using innovation “Leaves save lives” consists of 3 steps: namely 1) assessing the knowledge of patients and relatives before registering for tuberculosis treatment 2) providing knowledge using innovation "Leaves save lives" and 3) assess behavior according to patient care guidelines after using the innovation. "Leaves save lives" After the development, it was found that tuberculosis patients' overall knowledge scores regarding care and prevention of the spread of tuberculosis increased to a good level (72.17%) from being at a moderate level (58.50%). Health care behavior was at a good level (95%), and found that service providers were overall satisfied with the care of pulmonary tuberculosis patients at a good level (100%).

Conclusion and Recommendations : Innovations used in this research As a result, patients have knowledge about self-care. Preventing the spread of tuberculosis and increasing self-care behavior. Therefore, relevant agencies can adjust the model to suit and follow up on the performance in order to correct and develop the system further.