BUDDHIST INTEGRATION FOR PROMOTING THE MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE OF NONTHABURI PROVINCIAL PUBLIC HEALTH

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. To study the effectiveness of medical management for low-income patients of the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office. 2. To study the factors influencing the effectiveness of medical management for low-income patients of the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office. 3. To propose a Buddhist integration approach to enhance the effectiveness of medical management for low-income patients of the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office. This Methodology was the mixed methods. The quantitative research studied a sample group of 385 people. Data were collected using a five-point rating scale questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression. For the qualitative research, data were collected through in-depth interviewing with 18 key informants and from 10 participants in focus group discussion, then analyzed using descriptive interpretation.

Findings were as follows: 1. The overall effectiveness of medical management for low-income patients of the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office was at a moderate level. When considered in each aspect, all were also found to be at a moderate level. 2. The 4M management factors significantly affected the effectiveness of medical management for low-income patients of the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office at the 0.01 level, while the Pala 4 could predict 74.4% of the variance. 3. The Buddhist integration approach for enhancing effectiveness of medical management for low-income patients of the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office indicated that, in terms of outputs, the capacity to provide services to the public had increased to a moderate extent. In terms of efficiency, available resources had been utilized to maximize outcomes. In terms of satisfaction, the public expressed contentment with being part of the management process. In terms of adaptation, citizens received medical services of higher quality than before. Finally, in terms of development, personnel had been provided with knowledge, skills, and practical experience.