The development of a relative caregiver participation model for caring older cancer persons in oncology clinic, Udonthani Hospital.

Abstract

     The objective of the action research was to develop a model of relative participation for caring for elderly people with lung cancer and study the results of a model of relative participation for caring for elderly people with lung cancer in an oncology clinic at Udon Thani Hospital. The sample group was calculated using the proportion estimation formula, including 102 elderly people with lung cancer, 102 caregivers, and 25 personnel consisting of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, nutritionists, physical therapists, and assistants. The study was conducted between February 2024 and April 2024. The tools used consisted of: 1) a questionnaire on the participation of relatives in caring for elderly people with lung cancer who received services in specialized cancer clinics. 2) a questionnaire. Satisfaction of elderly people with lung cancer and their relatives who care for them. 3) Lung cancer knowledge test for elderly people. 4) Staff satisfaction questionnaire. Statistics analyzes quantitative data. Analyzed with percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis.
     The results found that the model for relative participation in caring for the elderly with lung cancer consists of four phases, as follows: 1) the pre-examination phase; 2) the visit to the doctor phase; 3) the post-examination phase; and 4) the return home phase. There are activities to provide knowledge in Phase 3, which is the period after inspection. Knowledge was measured before providing knowledge in the 4th week and after educating elderly people with lung cancer receiving services at an oncology clinic in the 6th week. Before giving knowledge, knowledge was at a normal level equal to 8.97 points. After giving knowledge, knowledge was at a high level, equal to 13.52 points. Regarding the participation of relatives and caregivers, it was found that 70.58 percent of relatives took part in caring for the elderly with lung cancer. As for the satisfaction of elderly people with lung cancer and their relatives who care for them, they were satisfied that the staff took care of them with friendliness at a high level of 80.39 percent. Before developing the care model for elderly people with lung cancer who received services at an oncology clinic, staff were satisfied at a moderate level, 36 percent. After development, satisfaction was at its highest level, 80 percent.