Development of Care Model for Alcohol Addiction Problems of Patients by Participation of Multidisciplinary Atsamat Hospital Roi-Et Province

Abstract

Purpose : To develop and evaluate of care model for alcohol addiction problems of patients by participation of multidisciplinary Atsamat Hospital, Roi-Et Province.

Study design : Participatory Action Research

Materials and Methods : The study participants included 27 multidisciplinary personnel involved in the care. Data were collected using assessments, analyses, observations, recordings, and group discussion from October 2020-September 2021. Data were analyzed using percentage statistics and content analysis.

Main findings : Developing a care model for patients with alcohol addiction problems with the participation of multidisciplinary professionals, consisting of 1) Assessing the patient's problem condition, 2) Planning operations, 3) Multidisciplinary meetings, 4) Creating tools, 5) Developing a model 6) Take care of patients according to the developed model 7) Observe practice and use the model. After Intervention found that 40 patients were admitted, 5.00% had recurrent seizures while hospitalized, and 10.00% were referred for treatment and to see a psychiatrist. Once the patient has passed the alcohol detoxification stage, they will be referred to a psychiatric nurse for voluntary treatment. 27.50% of patients voluntarily quit alcohol. Continuous follow-up and care found that 22.50% had quit alcohol. Home visits found that 2.50% had successfully quit alcohol and did not return to drinking again.

Conclusion and recommendations : Problems in caring for patients with alcohol addiction are difficult to approach. Nurses must use skills and effort in communicating with patients and relatives to obtain true information to plan accurate and comprehensive treatment.