Development of stroke patients intermediate care discharge planning program of Nong Khai Hospital, Nong Khai Province

Abstract

     This research is action research. Aim to develop and implement for stroke patients intermediate care discharge planning program in Nong Khai Hospital. Study during the month January-June 2023. The population consisted of 468 stroke patients intermediate care and their relatives and caregivers. The sample group consisted of 1) 60 patients with stroke patients intermediate care and passed the discharge planning program, 2) 60 relatives and caregivers, 3) Multidisciplinary care team 28 people. Research tools consisted of an interview form, an assessment form. readiness for care Stress assessment form Data collection form for complications and repeat treatments Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, percentages, medians, and qualitative content analysis. The results of the study found after participation in the discharge planning program After 1 month of discharge, it was found that 60 patients in the group participating in the discharge planning program had complications. 56.67% decreased than the group that did not enter the program. Recurring treatment decreased by 43.33%. The readiness score test increased after entering the program from 3.32 points, after which the average score was 4.69 points, tested with paired t statistics. -test found a statistically significant increase at the .05 level (t = 2.42). Testing the stress score before entering the program had a value of 4.62 points. After using the program, the average stress score decreased by 1.50 points. Tested with paired statistics. The t-test found that the average stress score on caregiving decreased at a statistical significance of .05 (t = 2.84).