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View article: Stakeholder Perspectives on Enhancing Eye Health Behaviors Among Thai Older Persons: An Application of the PRECEDE Model
Stakeholder Perspectives on Enhancing Eye Health Behaviors Among Thai Older Persons: An Application of the PRECEDE Model Open
Introduction: Eye health is an increasing concern among older populations dwelling in the community. Promoting positive eye health behaviors is essential not only for maintaining vision but also for preventing avoidable blindness. Understa…
View article: Unplanned re-attendance to emergency department of patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome: a situational analysis
Unplanned re-attendance to emergency department of patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome: a situational analysis Open
View article: The Effect of Health Literacy on Health Status in Patients with Heart Failure: A Path Analysis
The Effect of Health Literacy on Health Status in Patients with Heart Failure: A Path Analysis Open
Comorbidity, social support, patient-centered care, and health service delivery were related with health literacy and high level of health literacy could influence the better health status. To increase the quality of health care services, …
View article: Estimation of the onset time of diabetic complications in type 2 diabetes patients in Thailand: a survival analysis
Estimation of the onset time of diabetic complications in type 2 diabetes patients in Thailand: a survival analysis Open
Objectives: This study aimed to identify factors associated with the onset time of diabetic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and determine the best-fitted survival model.Methods: A retrospective cohort study w…
View article: Contributing factors of birth asphyxia in Thailand: a case–control study
Contributing factors of birth asphyxia in Thailand: a case–control study Open
Background Birth asphyxia is of significant concern because it impacts newborn health from low to severe levels. In Thailand, birth asphyxia remains a leading cause of delayed developmental health in children under 5 years old. The study a…
View article: A Nationwide Survey and System Analysis of Emergency Triage System in Lao People's Democratic Republic
A Nationwide Survey and System Analysis of Emergency Triage System in Lao People's Democratic Republic Open
Objective: To assess the present status of the emergency department (ED) triage system in 162 hospitals across the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Materials and Methods: The Lao PDR nationwide survey participants recruited ED a…
View article: Factors Influencing Pre-Cardiopulmonary Arrest Signs among Post-General Surgery Patients in Critical Care Service System
Factors Influencing Pre-Cardiopulmonary Arrest Signs among Post-General Surgery Patients in Critical Care Service System Open
Health service system factors can lead to pre-cardiopulmonary arrest signs (pre-CA), which refer to a critical condition in the body leading to a circulatory and respiratory system disruption. The purpose of this study was to assess the in…
View article: Model of Factors Influencing Health-Related Quality of Life among Thais with Colorectal Cancer and a Permanent Colostomy
Model of Factors Influencing Health-Related Quality of Life among Thais with Colorectal Cancer and a Permanent Colostomy Open
Enhancing health-related quality of life among colorectal cancer survivors with a colostomy has become a significant concern for healthcare professionals. An understanding of factors involved in this condition and treatment, and how these …
View article: A Retrospective Combination Health Outcomes Study among Diabetic Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Multi-Level Study
A Retrospective Combination Health Outcomes Study among Diabetic Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Multi-Level Study Open
Diabetes is the prominent cause of the progression of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) worldwide. Effective implementation of healthcare services and healthcare delivery system to control glycemic level and slow annually declining eGFR remain…
View article: Systematic Reviews of Hospital Readmission Risk Screening: Reflective Case Study of Older Adults with Stroke
Systematic Reviews of Hospital Readmission Risk Screening: Reflective Case Study of Older Adults with Stroke Open
Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability, with older adults disproportionately affected. This study aimed to investigate stroke patients’ short- and long-term readmissions to develop a new readmission risk screening tool (RRS…
View article: Factors Associated with 24-Hour Clinical Outcome of Emergency Patients; a Cohort Study.
Factors Associated with 24-Hour Clinical Outcome of Emergency Patients; a Cohort Study. Open
Having CAD, severity of illness, increased transport distance, and ED-LOS less than 2 hours were found to negatively influence 24-hour clinical outcome of emergency patients.
View article: Minimum MSE Weighted Estimator to Make Inferences for a Common Risk Ratio across Sparse Meta-Analysis Data
Minimum MSE Weighted Estimator to Make Inferences for a Common Risk Ratio across Sparse Meta-Analysis Data Open
The paper aims to discuss three interesting issues of statistical inferences for a common risk ratio (RR) in sparse meta-analysis data. Firstly, the conventional log-risk ratio estimator encounters a number of problems when the number of e…
View article: Forecasting Influenza Incidence in Public Health Region 8 Udonthani, Thailand by SARIMA model
Forecasting Influenza Incidence in Public Health Region 8 Udonthani, Thailand by SARIMA model Open
Influenza can be easily spread among humans by coughs or sneezes. It is one of the major public health problems caused by viruses. An influenza epidemic occurs in Thailand every year and produces social burdens. Public health forecasts sho…
View article: Comparison of hypertensive outcomes after the implementation of self-management program for older adults with uncontrolled hypertension in Krabi, Thailand: a quasi-experimental study
Comparison of hypertensive outcomes after the implementation of self-management program for older adults with uncontrolled hypertension in Krabi, Thailand: a quasi-experimental study Open
Purpose This study aims to examine the effects of a self-management program (SMP) on self-care behavior, blood pressure and quality of life among older adults with uncontrolled hypertension. Design/methodology/approach A quasi-experimental…
View article: A Causal Relationship of Home Care Services on the Quality of Life among Survivors of Stroke in Thailand
A Causal Relationship of Home Care Services on the Quality of Life among Survivors of Stroke in Thailand Open
Survivors of stroke suffer impairments associated with a complex need of care from healthcare services after being discharged from hospital and returning home, and these impairments affect the quality of their lives. This cross-sectional s…
View article: District division administrative disaggregation data framework for monitoring leaving no one behind in the National Health Insurance Fund of Sudan: achieving sustainable development goals in 2030
District division administrative disaggregation data framework for monitoring leaving no one behind in the National Health Insurance Fund of Sudan: achieving sustainable development goals in 2030 Open
View article: Effects of Four Noble Truths Practice on Hypertension Control
Effects of Four Noble Truths Practice on Hypertension Control Open
Objective: To examine the effects of Four Noble Truths practice in controlling blood pressure with three-group comparison, involving a Mobile Web group, Guidebook group and usual care group in patients with stage 1 hypertension.Methods: Th…
View article: Predictors of Myocardial Reperfusion in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Following Thrombolytic Treatment in Rural Community
Predictors of Myocardial Reperfusion in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Following Thrombolytic Treatment in Rural Community Open
This cross-sectional study aims to examine patient and hospital factors contributing to reperfusion following thrombolysis in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in rural hospitals in Thailand. Access to reperf…
View article: Changes in health-related quality of life scores in patients with depression in the Thai health care delivery system
Changes in health-related quality of life scores in patients with depression in the Thai health care delivery system Open
Purpose Although health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has become an important outcome, specifically in regard to the impact of illness and treatment in patients with depression, few studies have explored the HRQOL of patients from differ…
View article: Maternal and health service predictors of postpartum hemorrhage across 14 district, general and regional hospitals in Thailand
Maternal and health service predictors of postpartum hemorrhage across 14 district, general and regional hospitals in Thailand Open
View article: Incidence and Risk Factors of Clinical Deterioration during Inter-Facility Transfer of Critically Ill Patients; a Cohort Study.
Incidence and Risk Factors of Clinical Deterioration during Inter-Facility Transfer of Critically Ill Patients; a Cohort Study. Open
The incidence of clinical deterioration during inter-facility transfer in Thailand was high. Illnesses involving circulatory, respiratory, and neurological systems, clinical instability, high pre-transfer risk score, transport time of 31-4…
View article: Factors associated with access to health services and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis patients: a multilevel cross-sectional study
Factors associated with access to health services and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis patients: a multilevel cross-sectional study Open
View article: Effectiveness of the Dual Approach Program to promote sexual abstinence in Thai early female adolescents and improve parent-daughter sexual communication
Effectiveness of the Dual Approach Program to promote sexual abstinence in Thai early female adolescents and improve parent-daughter sexual communication Open
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of abstinence-based sexual education programs delivered in parallel to Thai parents and their early adolescent daughters to promote sexual abstinence and improve communicati…
View article: Needs of patient with advanced stages of cancer in a Thai community
Needs of patient with advanced stages of cancer in a Thai community Open
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the needs of people with cancer in advanced stages and to analyze factors that influence them. Design/methodology/approach A concurrent mixed-method design was used. Descriptive design was co…
View article: Factors Influencing Early Neurological Recovery in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
Factors Influencing Early Neurological Recovery in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke Open
The purposes of this cross-sectional descriptive study were to describe early neurological recovery in patients with acute ischemic stroke and to identify the statistical predictors of early neurological recovery at 24 h and 3 days after a…
View article: Effectiveness of 85% graphic health warning on cigarette packs on smoking behaviours of Thai teenagers
Effectiveness of 85% graphic health warning on cigarette packs on smoking behaviours of Thai teenagers Open
Background Thailand´s policy on increasing graphic health warning areas on cigarette packs, from 50% to 55% to 85% has the objective of increasing knowledge and perception of harmful health effects of cigarette smoking. The objective of th…
View article: Relationship between hypercholesterolemia and acute ischemic stroke among patients with type-2 diabetes: A case control study
Relationship between hypercholesterolemia and acute ischemic stroke among patients with type-2 diabetes: A case control study Open
Objectives: To identify the association of high blood cholesterol with the risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) among Thai patients with type-2 diabetes (PTDs).Methods: A case control study was conducted among PTDs attending Bhuddasothorn H…
View article: Profile Likelihood Tests for Common Risk Ratios in Meta-Analysis Studies
Profile Likelihood Tests for Common Risk Ratios in Meta-Analysis Studies Open
It is well-known that the power of Cochran's Q test to assess the presence of heterogeneity among treatment effects in a clinical meta-analysis is low due to the small number of studies combined. Two modified tests (PL1, PL2) were proposed…
View article: Factors Influencing Sexual Behaviors among Thai Adolescents
Factors Influencing Sexual Behaviors among Thai Adolescents Open
View article: Strategies for Retaining Health-Care Professionals in Rural Areas of India
Strategies for Retaining Health-Care Professionals in Rural Areas of India Open