Effectiveness of Modified Matrix Program Combined with Dynamic Meditation Training on Relapse Prevention in the First Three Months after Drug Rehabilitation in Patients at Substance Clinic of Nongbualamphu Hospital

Abstract

               The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of modified matrix program combined with dynamic meditation training on relapse prevention in the first three months after drug rehabilitation in patients at substance clinic of Nongbualamphu hospital. The samples were 140 subjects divided into control (61 subjects) and experimental (79 subjects) groups. The control group was received only the modify matrix program, historical data collected from fiscal year 2017 to 2018). The experimental group was received the modify matrix program combined with dynamic meditation practice of Luang Phor Thian style, data collected from May 1st, 2020 to October 31st, 2021. Data were analyzed by statistics, number, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The different comparison between groups was t– test, Fisher’s exact probability test. The relapse rate during and after therapy was analyzed by the Weibull regression with marginal risk. Statistical significance was considered when p < 0.05.

                   The research results showed that the experimental group received the modified matrix program combined with dynamic meditation practice was able to reduce the relapse rate by 69% during 4 month–treatment and 89% during 3 month–post–treatment, with statistical significance (p = 0.016 and p = 0.036, respectively) compared to those of control group who received only the modified matrix program. Conclusion, the modified matrix program combined with dynamic meditation practice could reduce the relapse rate by 69% during treatment and by 89% post treatment.