Surveillance systems track repeat schizophrenia patient patient protection in Khokpho district network Pattani Province. : Case study in Naketu Village, Khokpho district Pattani Province

Abstract

     This participatory action research aimed to study the surveillance systems for relapse prevention in schizophrenic patients through participatory networks in Khokpho District, Pattani Province. The study applied a purposive sampling method based on qualifications to select 30 participants from community leadership networks and 27 schizophrenic patients. A Discussion
ORID Method (ORID) and a Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (GAF) were employed as instruments to take the results of focused group discussion to develop into seven steps, and to assess the ability to live a life of schizophrenic patients respectively. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution and percentage.

     The finding demonstrated four processes as followed: 1) during the surveillance of relapse prevention, the database of schizophrenic patients were managed individually by classifying them into three groups for treatment 2) the networks have systemic caring system during the emergency phase 3) the treatment is in accordance with the Service Plan, that is from host to network hospitals, and to networks in community and 4) the patients were rehabilitated through supporting vocational skills. Therefore, the participation of community networks including family/caregivers facilitated patients to live a normal life with their family and community in a real social context to achieve sustainability and continuity.