Development of a Collaborative Childcare Model Involving Teachers, Parents and Healthcare Personnel at Child Mental Health Clinic, Lomsak Hospital, Phetchabun Province

Abstract

The action research of Kemmis & McTaggart’s action research theory was utilized to create a
collaborative childcare model involving teachers, parents, and healthcare personnel at Lomsak Hospital,
Phetchabun province. The sample consisted of 70 individuals, including healthcare personnel, parents,
and teachers. Data collection employed both quantitative and qualitative methods. The participatory
process comprised four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Quantitative data were collected
through surveys and service access statistics, while qualitative data were gathered from interviews and
focus group discussions. The analysis uncovered a lack of knowledge and understanding among all stakeholders
regarding proper childcare. Consequently, knowledge was cultivated. A statistically significant
disparity in knowledge levels before and after implementing the model was detected using a Paired Sample
t-Test with a significance level of 0.05. The reflection phase led to the development and synthesis of the
SCC Lomsak Model childcare format, which consisted of three systems: (1) screening system: employing
the DSPM program for child developmental screening, teachers utilized DSPM Hero, while parents utilized
the Triple program; (2) care system: ensuring childcare adhered to ministry standards; and (3) community
system: allowing the community to oversee children enrolled in the childcare program. In the third phase
of evaluation, the overall level of participation was deemed moderate. Service access control percentages
for the years 2021-2025 were 58.7%, 43.7%, 58.8%, 51.3%, and 86.6%, respectively. By
2025, the service access rate had increased, meeting the Ministry of Public Health’s criterion of 75%.
Implementing the model emphasized participatory processes in planning and ownership, facilitating
successful problem-solving collaboration.