DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE FOR THE THERAVADAN MONKS IN THE PROVINCE OF NAKHON PATHOM
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The research on “Monk Healthcare Development in Nakhon Pathom Province" focused on three objectives: (1) to study monk healthcare (2) to develop monk healthcare activities, and 3) to analyze the model of monk healthcare in Nakhon Pathom Province. This mixed research of quantitative and qualitative research was conducted with a focus group and action research to educate monks on a process of formulating a model for monk healthcare in Nakhon Pathom province. The statistical applications were percentage (%), mean () and standard deviation (SD) to analyze and describe the data in pre-post activities using paired t-test through measuring their results with a measurement model. The results revealed that both pre-post activities using paired t-test conducted with both engagement in Activities 1-2 were detailed as follows. The Measurement 1 scaled the approach of pre-post monk healthcare, which was differently resulted. It showed that the internal monk activities had been well cooperated. The Measurement 2 scaled the pre-post monk healthcare development, which was also differently resulted. It showed that activities were well flowed with fun, stress-free and relaxing. Adoption of hand swings and simple education of the Buddhist doctrine eased participants’ understanding.
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