The Development of Elderly Dependency Care Model in Donsak District Surat Thani Province

Abstract

Objectives : 1) To study the situation of caring for the elderly who are dependent, 2) to study the results of developing a model for caring for the elderly who are dependent, and 3) to compare the daily routines of the Barthel ADI Index (ADL) before and after using the research method: Models of care for dependent elderly people used a participatory action research model. The sample group were specified on caregivers and elderly people who were dependent on Donsak Municipality, Surat Thani Province, total number of 40 people.

Research results : Elderly people who were dependent Donsak Municipality, Surat Thani province had been used the assessment of ability to do daily activities (Barthel Activity of Daily Living; ADL). The result indicated that 80.75% of elderly people were classified as socially addicted, followed by people homebound and bedridden with 17.70% and 1.53% respectively. Common problems included not receiving a budget to support the provision of follow-up services for dependent elderly patients. Community participation in care included only village health volunteers who have helped in coordinating public health officials, community leaders, local government organizations. There were few, everyone does different things. Models of care for the elderly who are dependent. Donsak Municipality Surat Thani Province uses the DONSAK Model consisting of 1)D - Disability. 2)O - Operation 3)N - Network 4)S - Screening 5)A - Accessibility 6)K - Knowledge. Conclusion : Summary of results: After completing the care model development process. Caregivers had good social support at 100%. Participation in caring for the elderly was at a good level at 100%. Plus, dependent elderly people had significantly higher ADL scores than before the trial. Lastly, the developed model had p value < 0.05.