Development of a Model to Promote Family or Caregiver Engagement in the Care of Cancer Patients in Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province
Keywords:
family caregiver, cancer patients, participation, long-term care, CARE-S ModelAbstract
This research employed a research and development (R&D) approach with the objective of developing a model to promote family or caregiver engagement in the care of cancer patients in Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province. The study was divided into four phases: (1) assessing the current situation of cancer patient care, (2) examining the level of caregiver participation, (3) designing and developing the engagement model, and (4) piloting and evaluating the model. The sample consisted of 60 caregivers of cancer patients. Research instruments included questionnaires, a model quality assessment form, a satisfaction survey, and interview guidelines. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests.
The findings revealed that the developed CARE-S Model comprised five key components: (C) Communication with the healthcare team, (A) Accessible knowledge, (R) Role skill development, (E) Evaluation and follow-up, and (S) Sathing Phra contextualization. After implementation, caregivers showed a statistically significant improvement (p < .001) in both their caregiving competence and confidence—particularly in symptom management, monitoring, and long-term care. Experts rated the model as “excellent” in all quality dimensions, while caregivers reported the highest satisfaction, especially with knowledge accessibility and skill development components.
The study concluded that the CARE-S Model is suitable for enhancing caregiver roles in rural cancer care settings and is scalable to other communities. Further development of tools and support systems is recommended to address the diverse needs of caregivers in different contexts.
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