MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT OF PHRAKILANUPATTAKA WORK OF THE CHANTHABURI SANGHA

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. To study the management of Phrakilanupattaka, the sick monks' care, in Chanthaburi Province, 2. To study the factors promoting the management of the sick monks' care in Chanthaburi Province, and 3. To present guidelines for the development of the management of the sick monks' care in Chanthaburi Province, conducted by the qualitative research method. Data was collected by in-depth-interviewing 25 key informants and 12 participants in focus group discussions. Data was analyzed by descriptive interpretation.

Research results were found that:  1. The management of the sick monks' care in Chanthaburi Province had strengths in systematic planning and resource allocation, unity of work, and good integration of cooperation with public health agencies. Weaknesses were the lack of an effective data management system and the lack of systematic monitoring and evaluation. 2. Factors promoting the management of the sick monks' care included personnel development and efficient budget allocation, sufficient up-to-date materials and equipment and effective management, specially creating a network of cooperation with external agencies. 3. Important guidelines for developing the management of the sick monks' care included integrating knowledge of the Dhamma and Vinaya with modern science, promoting community participation, developing the role of monks as leaders in community health, and developing a more efficient general management system.