Medical Emergency Practices according to Medical Emergency Act, 2551 B.E. of Operators in Pathumthani Provice Area

Abstract

This study is descriptive research which has aim to examine the medical emergency practices according to Medical Emergency Act, 2551 B.E., of operators in Pathumthani province area. One hundred and sixty-four operators in Pathumthani province area selected for the study. The study found emergency medical operators according to Medical Emergency Act, 2551 B.E., in Pathumthani province were good level of operation.  The overall knowledge of operators about the Act was good level. The attitude of operators was moderate level, 56.9 percent. The motivation of operators was good level and maintenance factor were moderate level.  The knowledge of the Medical Emergency Act, 2551 B.E., has correlation with medical emergency operation according to the Act in positive statistically significant (r = 0.253, p = 0.001). The overall attitude has correlation with medical emergency operation according to the Act in positive statistically significant (r = 0.168, p = 0.034). The overall motivation factors have correlation with medical emergency operation according to the Act in positive statistically significant (r = 0.348, p = 0.000) and the robust value was 23.6 percent (R² = 0.236). The factors influencing to emergency medical operation according to Medical Emergency Act, 2551 B.E., was knowledge, motivation factors and maintenance factors.

The research has recommended to the Office Develops Medical Profession Emergency Pathumthani System should be supported the emergency medical operators in Pathumthani province have knowledge about the Medical Emergency Act, 2551 B.E., include create a positive attitude to operators, successively.