Development of nursing model for patients with osteoarthritis in Raj Pracha Samasai Institute

Abstract

     This research aimed to develop a nursing model for patients with osteoarthritis of Raj Pracha Samasai Institute. By using the action research model, which comprised of 4 stages. Stage 1 : Understanding the problems and nursing models for patients with osteoarthritis. Phase 2 : Drafting the model. Phase 3 : Testing the model.  Phase 4 : Evaluating the results of implementing the model. The target population of this research were orthopedic surgeon, professional nurses, physical therapists, and patients with osteoarthritis, totally 36 persons.  All data were collected by the research team. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed by the content anlysis. The results of this research were as follows. (1) This research had established and developed OA KNEE model for osteoarthritis patients that could be practically used, as it was appropriate for the context of RPSI. (2) Morer than ninety per cent (93.3 per cent) of the patients had their pains reduced by 2 levels. All most of the patients (96.6 per cent) did not come for a check-up before the appointment met the target and did not had any complications. (3) The service providers had overall average scores of satisfaction with mean = 4.16 , SD = .46 ,  and scores of acceptance with  mean = 4.16, SD = .75,  (a high level). The service recipients were satisfied with mean = 4.20, SD = .55), while the acceptance scores with mean = 4.20 , SD = .55  (a high level) as well.
     The above research results indicate that the OA KNEE Model helps provide palliative care to patients with osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is recommended that Raj Pracha Samasai Institute should consider using this model and put into practice as a regular service system, which will result in better quality of life for the patients.