VCHPK Health and Public Health Sciences Journal

AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition Plans for the Elderly in Thailand: A Systematic Literature Review on Implementation Strategies and Feasibility

Kanruthay Ruktaengam — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Introduction: The global aging population is rapidly increasing, bringing growing concerns about nutrition-related challenges among the elderly. AI-driven personalized nutrition plans have brought an innovative solution, especially tailored-made approaches relating to individual health information for improving dietary adherence, controlling chronic conditions, and enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of the elderly.

Objective: This study aims to (1) identify strategies for implementing AI-powered personalized nutrition plans for older adults in Thailand, (2) assess their feasibility, and (3) evaluate their impact on the health and well-being of elderly individuals in Thailand.

Method: This study employs a systematic literature review (SLR) approach to analyze existing research on the implementation and feasibility of AI-powered personalized nutrition plans for the elderly in Thailand.

Result: This systematic review discusses contemporary applications, effectiveness, and challenges of artificial intelligence-based nutrition systems among the elderly. Cutting-edge technologies (e.g., real-time data analytics, machine learning) have made precision nutrition more dynamic, integrating additional data sources (e.g., genomics, microbiomes). These capabilities hold enormous promise for combating obesity, diabetes, and malnourishment and for facilitating healthy aging.

Conclusion: The review emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers, policymakers, and technologists to integrate AI-powered personalized nutrition into public health systems. Addressing ethical concerns, accessibility, and equity is essential, and future research should focus on improving algorithms, scalability, and long-term impact to promote global health equity.

Risk Management in Hospital Laundry and Sterilization Systems : Development Strategies for Enhancing Safety in Provincial Hospitals

Khathawudh Khunwandee, Saowaluk Seedaket, Niruwan Turnbull — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Introduction: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a vital component of quality healthcare systems. Hospital linen and laundry services play a critical support role in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), directly affecting the safety of patients and staff.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze and synthesize the risk management system in the laundering and sterilization processes in provincial hospitals in Thailand

Methodology: documentary analysis of both international and national sources.

Results: The content was categorized into five key areas: (1) the role and importance of laundering in infection control, (2) types of risks associated with laundering processes, (3) systemic problems and limitations, (4) relevant theories, standards, and practices in risk management, and (5) practical development strategies focusing on spatial organization, personnel training, appropriate technology, data recording, and continuous evaluation.

Conclusion: This article proposes a comprehensive approach aligned with WHO guidelines and Thailand's Ministry of Public Health to enhance the quality and safety of hospital laundry services in a sustainable manner.

Sustainable Community Health Management based on the Philosophy : of Sufficiency Economy Approach

Pakasit Sukpadung, Saowaluk Seedaket, Atthawit Singsalasang — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Introduction: Community-level public health administration is crucial for the sustainable development of people’s quality of life, based on the principles of community participation and effective resource utilization. However, communities in Thailand still face resource limitations, challenges in health communication, and inequalities in access to health services, which require development approaches that are consistent with the local context, such as the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in public health work.

Objectives: This study aimed to (1) explain the role of community-level public health administration in strengthening sustainable health systems. (2) Analyze the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in community health planning and development. (3) propose policy guidelines for community health development through participation and the valuing of resources.

Methodology: This article uses a literature review and applied analysis, applying the Sufficiency Economy Framework, the concept of community participation, and the PRECEDE–PROCEED model to analyze community public health administration approaches, and uses a case study of “Healthy Sub-districts” as an example of practices that are consistent with these concepts.

Results: Public health administration based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy helps strengthen the sustainability of the health system by emphasizing the use of resources in a moderate, rational manner and building immunity in the health system. Communities that apply this concept, such as Healthy Sub-districts, can reduce chronic health problems. And strengthening tangible public participation

Conclusion: Integrating the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy into community-level public health administration is a potential approach to create a sustainable health system that is flexible and appropriate for the local context. Promoting participation, using technology alongside local wisdom, and continuous monitoring and evaluation are important strategies that should be supported in future public health policies.

Factors Affecting the Success of the Administration of Chalong Hospital, Phuket Province

Rawipen Kingkeaw — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Background and Objectives: Thailand is facing rapid changes in economic, social, technological, and epidemic aspects, which have a direct impact on the healthcare system. Therefore, hospitals at all levels must adapt to operate effectively. The objectives of this research were to 1) study internal and external organizational factors and management success, 2) study internal organizational factors affecting management success, 3) study external organizational factors affecting management success, and 4) study problems and obstacles in the management of Chalong Hospital, Phuket Province.

Methodology: The research was mixed-methods research. The sample group was 140 personnel of Chalong Hospital, Phuket Province, using a stratified random sampling method. The sample group used in the in-depth interview was 5 executives and heads of departments. A questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. The statistics used for data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Multiple Regression Analysis at a statistical significance level of 0.05.

Results: The results found that Internal organizational factors were at a high level, with the most important being skills. External organizational factors were at a high level, with the most important being society, and the success of the administration of Chalong Hospital, Phuket Province, is at a high level, with the most important being Service Excellence. Internal organizational factors affecting the administrative success of Chalong Hospital were organizational structure, shared values, and staff, which had a predictive value of 68.10%. External organizational factors affecting the administrative success of Chalong Hospital were social, technological, and political, which had a predictive value of 73.00%.

Conclusion: The successful management of Chalong Hospital must consider both internal and external factors by integrating resources appropriately and adapting to changes to sustainably improve the quality of service.

Nursing Care for Critical Postoperative Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Who Develop Respiratory Complications

Maliwan Arthan — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Introduction: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a treatment for patients with coronary artery disease who are at high risk of complications, particularly respiratory complications during the critical postoperative phase. These complications can affect hospital stay duration and the patient's quality of life. Nurses play a crucial role in monitoring, assessing, planning, and providing comprehensive and continuous care to promote recovery and reduce complications.

Objective: To compare nursing care for 2 patients with coronary artery disease after coronary artery bypass graft surgery with respiratory complications.

Methodology: This article presents a descriptive comparative case study of two patients who underwent CABG and developed respiratory complications from different causes and pathologies.

Results: Case 1 involved a 56-year-old man who experienced cardiogenic shock and respiratory infection, requiring mechanical ventilation for 5 days. Case 2 involved a 71-year-old woman with multiple comorbidities who developed respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), required prolonged ventilation, and later underwent tracheostomy. Both patients had similar degrees of coronary artery blockage but differed in age, underlying diseases, and ability to wean from mechanical ventilation.

Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of individualized and holistic nursing care plans to prevent and manage postoperative complications effectively. It provides a framework for enhancing nurses’ competencies and improving the quality of care for CABG patients.