Development of Care Model for People Living with HIV and AIDS in Wat Bot Hospital, Phitsanulok Province.

Abstract

      This action research aimed to: 1) develop a care model for HIV-infected persons and AIDS patients, and 2) examine the outcomes of implementing the care model at Wat Bot Hospital, Phitsanulok Province. The study was conducted in three phases sample size were 30 HIV-infected persons and AIDS patients, using knowledge assessment tools related to self-care practices and antiretroviral therapy, as well as a service satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired t-test. The study was conducted from June to December 2025.

      The findings revealed that the developed care model comprised four components: 1) appointment of a quality improvement committee for HIV/AIDS care, 2) capacity-building training for coordinators and care teams, 3) revision and implementation of clinical practice guidelines, and 4) adaptation of the physical environment to provide dedicated service areas. Following implementation, participants demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores compared to the pre-implementation period at a statistical significance level of .05. Overall satisfaction with the model was rated at a high level, and all participants attended their scheduled medical appointments.