DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR SELF - HEALTH CARE OF THE ELDERLY BY APPLYING THE KING’S PHILOSOPHY AT UDONTHANI

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to study problem conditions and factors affecting of self - health care of the elderly in Udonthani and to establish Development Strategy of Self Care of the Elderly by Applying the King’s Philosophy Udonthani. To study design was research and development using mixed method research, undertaken in 2 phases. Phase 1: using quantitative methodology, samples group 440 elderlies and 30 elderlies (key informants), research tools were questionnaires and semi - structured interviews, data were analyzed by statistics including: mean, S.D., multiple regression. Phase 2: to establish Development Strategy of Self Care of the Elderly by Applying the King’s Philosophy Udonthani. 1) Draft a strategy using SWOT technique, 2) Evaluate the strategy, using with 30 qualified and experienced experts.Then, all summarized data from phase1 were analyzed by SWOT analysis. The research results showed that: 1) The overall problem conditions of Self Care of the Elderly in Udonthani were found at moderate level, considered in each aspect, rank from greatest to least were as follow: 1.1) mind respectively, 1.2) social relationship, 1.3) personal health responsibility, 1.4) food and nutrition and 1.5) exercise and physical activity. There were main factors could predict self - care behaviors of the elderly in Udonthani at percent including: Health Literacy, social Support, self - Efficacy, Tradition Believe, Elderly Handbook and source of income as employee 2) The strategy consisted of 5 strategic issues, 15 operational tactics, and 33 projects. The results of the assessment received a very appropriate and a very feasibility.