2024-05-01 00:41:07
It is expected that by 2031, Thailand will enter the quintessential elderly society, numbering up to 18 million people! People aged 65 and above, more than 28 percent, expect the number of bedridden patients to increase to 234,000. A project to wish them good luck has been launched… Ang Thong Province . Helping bedridden patients Strengthening the morale of patients and caregivers
Based on population statistics, Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of the Interior. And the Thai Health Promotion Foundation said in 2023, in Thailand, there are 13,064,929 elderly people, accounting for 20.08% of the country’s total population (66,052 615 people), which makes Thailand completely enter the elderly society. There were 174,409 bedridden elderly people, or 1.3% of the total number of elderly people. (Only counting those who log in) It is predicted that in 2031, Thailand will enter an ultimate aging society. There are 18,680,000 elderly people, including those over 65 years old, or more than 28 percent of the country’s total population. An increase of 234,000 bedridden patients (excluding out-of-system patients) is expected, which will inevitably have economic, social and public health impacts.
It has been found that bedridden patients and being able to care for themselves Some people have caregivers. Some people live alone or may be visited by a team of health workers and provide care at home. Some people have welfare cards. But even if some people are excluded from the survey and lack care, problems of insufficiency and inequality remain. Additionally, care and treatment are prolonged due to chronic wounds. This causes difficulties for patients as well as caregivers and nursing staff.
The “Wish You Get Well…Ang Thong Province Project” was born on December 8, 2023 through cooperation between the government and public health agencies. Ang Thong Provincial Administrative Organization local government organization Members of the Ang Thong Provincial House of Representatives and the private sector to help bedridden patients. Strengthen the morale of patients and caregivers Helps reduce economic problems in households and the government sector. Including to reduce the problem of lack of medical personnel in the face of the growing number of patients.
Mr. Somsak Prisanananthakul Chairman of Get Well Project, Ang Thong Province By mentioning the project: Cooperation to implement the Wishing You Well project The objective is to improve the quality of life and well-being of bedridden patients and their caregivers to have a better quality of life. By integrating the care, treatment and prevention of patients and people at risk of chronic pressure ulcers. Including preparing for an aging society whose numbers will increase in the near future. Now the project It was found that 23 bedridden patients who voluntarily participated in the project saw their injuries gradually improved. Caregivers have a better understanding of patient care. Reduce patient care steps Reduces the risk of complications that could lead to loss. Helps patients and caregivers have better morale. This is considered successful in the initial phase of the project. However, if the project continues the work It will help reduce the workload of medical staff. Also reduce household and government spending.
Mr Thaweechoke Rojanaramkul Ang Thong Provincial Public Health Officer said Pressure sores are very common among bedridden elderly people. As well as causing pain to the patient during the treatment process. Chronic infected wounds are difficult to heal. or deteriorates and becomes dead and must be cut off resulting in loss of organs. Some cases develop complications which can lead to death. If we can help reduce the condition of these diseases. By disseminating knowledge Caring for bedridden patients suffering from chronic pressure sores, allowing patients’ relatives and caregivers to access treatment. Monitoring care outcomes through field visits by sub-district hospital staff (sub-district health promotion hospital), village health volunteers (VHVs), caregivers, and e-medical system. (Telemedicine) will help reduce the number of patients coming for treatment in a hospital. Reduce treatment and travel costs Helps relieve the work of medical staff. It also helps reduce government spending on long-term patient care.
Mr. Akarapan Rattarangsi, Managing Director of Wirojrat Management Company Limited, said: He manages his business in collaboration with social work. Our team goes into the field to explore diverse societal issues with partners from a variety of sectors, including government, the private sector, and foundations. We bring knowledge from foreign research. Come study and develop the knowledge of Thai people. and produced in the form of an innovative substance, HOCl, to relieve inflammation after infection. Inhibits the growth of germs Kills 99.99% of viruses and bacteria. Prevents and relieves pressure sores. Patients or caregivers can use the product at home without having to go to the hospital to scrape or dress wounds. We hope that patients will feel less pain. Helps restore wounds to heal faster. We also have a project for sick monks under the Kuti Chiwapiban project. and is also preparing to expand throughout Thailand
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