The Promotion of Rehabilitation of Intermediate Stroke Patients of the Buddhist Multidisciplinary Teams at Saraburi Hospital, Mueang Saraburi District, Saraburi Province

Abstract

The  objectives of the study in the promotion of rehabilitation of  intermediate stroke  patients of the Buddhist Multidisciplinary Teams at Saraburi Hospital, Mueang Saraburi District, Saraburi   Province were as follows: 1) study the problems and needs of multidisciplinary teams in the promotion of the rehabilitation of intermediate phase stroke patients; 2) study the process of promotion of the rehabilitation of intermediate phase stroke patients by the Buddhist  multidisciplinary teams; and 3) To propose practice guidelines on the rehabilitation of intermediate phase stroke patients by multidisciplinary teams according to Buddhism. The study was a qualitative study which relied on documents, in-depth interviews, participatory observation and group discussions involving 22 data providers. The instrument used in the research consisted of an in-depth interview form. Data analysis was performed by data triangulation and content analysis. The research findings were as follows:

1) Concerning the problems and needs consistent with the 4M management principle, in descending order of importance, the study found that multidisciplinary teams have personnel shortages and, therefore, require the development of volunteers to provide care in the rehabilitation of intermediate phase stroke patients.

2) For the process to promote the rehabilitation of intermediate phase stroke patients by multidisciplinary teams according to Buddhism at Saraburi Hospital, the following three steps were involved: 1) screening; 2) referral to a multidisciplinary team; and 3) physical rehabilitation with the presence of an organized and effective system with multidisciplinary teams being comprehensive in line with every standard.

          3) The findings on the guidelines for the rehabilitation of intermediate phase stroke patients by multidisciplinary teams according to Buddhism at Saraburi Hospital, Mueang Saraburi, Saraburi, were as follows: 1) A good management system in line with the 4M principle composed of Man, Money, Material and Management should be set in place and accompanied by promotion of the rehabilitation of intermediate phase stroke patients; 2) an effective information technology system should be set in place; and 3) management should occur in line with Buddhism, such as with the implementation of the Tri Sikkha and prayers.