EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM TO DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF CAREGIVERS OF DEPENDENT ELDERLY AND BEDRIDDEN PATIENTS. THAI TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, BUDDHIST WAY IN THE COMMUNITY OF THA KHAM SUBDISTRICT, HAT YAI DISTRICT, SONGKHLA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research is a mixed methods research. (Mixed-Methods Research) that includes both quantitative research and qualitative research. The target group is 15 caregivers. Tools used include training programs. Caring for dependent elderly people and bedridden patients using traditional Thai Buddhist medicine and potential assessment form for caring for dependent elderly people and bedridden patients using traditional Thai Buddhist medicine. which has been through the search for tool quality according to the process.The results of the study found that Evaluation of the program to develop the potential of caregivers of dependent elderly and bedridden patients using traditional Thai Buddhist medicine. From the target group of 15 people, it was found that Overall, the level of success of the development program at a high level with an average of 4.29 Results of evaluating the appropriateness of the results of the program to develop the potential of caregivers of dependent elderly and bedridden patients using Thai traditional medicine, Buddhist way. From 5 experts In the program overview It is appropriate at a high level. with an average of 4.48 and when classifying the items, it was found that Media/tools in the community It is appropriate at the highest level. with an average of 4.86 and activities   Development program training and sustainability in implementing development programs. It is appropriate at a high level. with an average of 4.65