Monk Healthcare Development in Nakhon Pathom Province
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The research on “Monk Healthcare Development in Nakhon Pathom Province" focused on three objectives: (1) to study monk healthcare (2) to develop monk healthcare activities, and 3) to analyze the model of monk healthcare in Nakhon Pathom Province. A mixed research of quantitative and qualitative research was conducted with a focus group and an action research to educate monks on a process of formulating a model for monk healthcare in Nakhon Pathom province. The statistical applications were percentage (%), mean () and standard deviation (SD) to analyze and describe the data in pre-post activities using paired t-test through measuring their results with a measurement model. The results revealed that both pre-post activities using paired t-test conducted with both engagement in Activities 1-2 were detailed as follows. The Measurement 1 scaled the approach of pre-post monk healthcare, which was differently resulted. It showed that the internal monk activities had been well cooperated. The Measurement 2 scaled the pre-post monk healthcare development, which was also differently resulted. It showed that activities were well flowed with fun, stress-free and relaxing. Adoption of hand swings and simple education of the Buddhist doctrine eased participants’ understanding.
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