A MODEL OF THE MONK HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO MONK HEALTH CHARTER IN PHICHIT PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to (1) to study the condition of obstacles Problems in monk health management according to the National Sangha Health Statute of Monks in Phichit Province. (2) To study the process of monks health management according to the National Sangha Health Constitution of the monks in Phichit Province. (3) To present the monk health management model according to the National Monks Health Constitution of the monks in Phichit Province. With a mixed research protocol, The qualitative research collected data from 18 key informants/person by in-depth interview method. Data were analyzed by descriptive and quantitative research. Data were collected by questionnaires from the sample group. 395 monks in Phichit province.

The results showed that Sangha health management model were 1. The management system. The Sangha created a learning system to create personnel to provide up-to-date health knowledge of monks. 2. Health manpower. The Sangha promoted monks within own monasteries who had knowledge understanding of the public health service system. 3. Information. The Sangha had managed communication system with technology. 4. Medical technology. The Sangha encouraged monks’ volunteers had knowledge. 5. Health expenses. The Sangha coordinated with local administrative organizations and communities for health promotion activities 6. Leadership and Governance. The Sangha is open to society and community to participate in creating health in all dimensions. 7. Community health system. The Sangha Council coordinated with the network of monks for society. as well as a network of other Buddhist organizations.