Development of a model for upgrading business establishments into Wellness Center in Maha Sarakham Province to support Health Economic Policy
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction : This study aims to develop a model for upgrading establishments into wellness centers in Maha Sarakham Province to support health economic policy
Methods : This study was participatory action research that uses qualitative methods and quantitative method together by using the conceptual framework of the Ministry of Public Health’s Wellness center development to develop business establishments and in crease their economic competitiveness, in conjunction with Participatory Action Research concepts of Kamol Sutthiprasert to study the results of a model development for upgrading business establishments into Wellness Center in Maha Sarakham Province to support health economic policy. The sample group is the Wellness Center committee, Maha Sarakham Province, which is obtained through Purposive Sampling total 8 people. The tool used to collect data was a questionnaire regarding the Wellness Center certification assessment process of the Maha Sarakham Provincial Public Health Office, group discussion recording form and Wellness Center Assessment Form. Using descriptive statistics for analyze basic data frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics used Paired T-Test to compare participation before and after the research, Used content Analysis by explaining, interpreting, and conclusions using inductive methods from participating in group processes and the interview.
Results : The development model for establishments to become wellness centers in Maha Sarakham Province to support the health economic policy consists of 7 components 1) Organizing a meeting to review problems and obstacles for fiscal year 2024 2) Organizing a meeting to develop an action plan and explain the indicators and operational guidelines 3) Provide knowledge to officials responsible for work at the sub-district and provincial levels
4) Promotion and development of entrepreneurial potential 5) Monitoring and evaluation to certify establishments as Wellness Centers 6) Awarding of evaluated establishments 7) Review the performance of the entire process to set operational goals for next year to be more efficient and effective.
The participatory action research is appropriate for the context and content of research that requires collaboration among working groups in carrying out activities. The results of using the operating model found that 1) The number of certified establishments has increased to 26 in total, from 6 in 2023. 2) The participation of stakeholders before the development of participation was at a moderate level, with an average score of 3.38 (S.D. = 0.32), after participating in the activity, there was a high level of participation, with an average score of 4.10 (S.D. = 0.23).
Keywords : Development of, Wellness Center
