Development of a health promotion model for the elderly through community participation in Muang Noi Subdistrict, Kanthararom District, Sisaket Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to develop a health promotion model for the elderly. The research process included participation from the community in Muangnoi sub-district, Kanthararom District, Sisaket Province, between October 2024 and January 2025. The group that was used as a model for this study was further divided into two subgroups. The subgroups comprised 50 people who had involvement and 50 elderly people. The research used the quality management process (PAOR) for 1 cycle, each cycle consisting of 4 steps: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Analyze data by collecting, categorizing, and analyzing content and the mean difference of scores before and after the model was applied using the paired t-test. The process model for primary care service by using District health Board is “MUANGUOI Model,” consisting of 1) M: Management: Joint management by the committee 2) U; Unity Team: The readiness of the team to work as one 3) Action: Implementation of the development plan resulting from the participatory planning 4) N; Network: Network partners jointly observe results, supervise, follow up, and support development operations. 5) G&N; Good practice & notable has a good model, creates prominence, and expands results for other areas to use. 6) O&I: Operation & Improvement: Continuously develop for better results. The results of the assessment included the factors of the involvement of stakeholders, the general quality of life, and the quality of life of the elderly. Following the research operation, it was found that the level of involvement of the involved parties was at a moderate level (mean 3.13, SD=0.81). The results for the quality of life of the elderly were also moderate (mean 76.30, SD=10.18). The quality of life for the elderly was also found to be moderate (mean 83.60, SD=8.99). Finally, the overall level of satisfaction of the elderly was moderate (mean 3.35, SD=0.56). In summary, the success factors of the study consisted of 6 factors: 1) having strong community leaders 2) importance being given to the elderly by the local administrative organizations 3) Community participation in every step of the process 4) Subdistrict healthpromoting hospitals providing support and encouragement 5) social capital 6) Network coordination.