A Development of Service Models and Laboratory Standards in Primary Care Units : A Case Study of the Border Area in Khok Pho District, Pattani Province.

Authors

  • Nopphadon Sisuk Khok Pho Hospital, Pattani Province
  • Weerachot Rattanakun Tak Bai District Public Health Office, Narathiwat Province

Keywords:

Laboratory standards, primary care units, southern border

Abstract

     This research aimed to study the current situation, problems, and needs; develop service models and laboratory standards; and evaluate the effectiveness of the model in primary care units within the southern border context of Khok Pho District, Pattani Province. The study employed a mixed-methods research and development approach consisting of three phases: studying the situation and problems using secondary data from evaluation reports of 14 starred sub-district health promoting hospitals and focus group discussions with 12 participants; developing the STAR Model; and evaluating effectiveness in a sample group of 27 participants using the One-sample Wilcoxon test.

     The study resulted in the "STAR Model" comprising four steps: S: Situation (studying the situation and area context), T: Technology (laboratory technology system), A: Alternative action (operational alternatives), and R: Result (outcomes and monitoring). The number of units meeting the criteria increased from 14.29% in 2017 to 100% in 2022. The average score increased from 69.84% to 87.74%, and staff members showed high satisfaction levels (mean score 4.23 out of 5) with statistical significance (p<0.05).

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2025-06-30

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Sisuk, N. ., & Rattanakun, W. . (2025). A Development of Service Models and Laboratory Standards in Primary Care Units : A Case Study of the Border Area in Khok Pho District, Pattani Province. Journal of Environmental Education Medical and Health, 10(2), 883–891. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hej/article/view/286219