Effectiveness of Self-Directed Video-Based Learning on Elderly Caregiver Knowledge: A Pre–Post Study in Phoknoi Sub-District Health Promoting Hospital, Sakon Nakhon Province

Authors

  • Passakorn Ongarj Faculty of Public Health, Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Sakon Nakhon
  • Ratchadaporn Ungcharoen Assistant Professor Dr., Faculty of Public Health, Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Sakon Nakhon 47000, Thailand

Keywords:

elderly caregivers, video-based learning, training program, elderly care knowledge

Abstract

Thailand enters an aging society, resulting in an increasing number of dependent older adults who require long-term care. Community-based elderly caregivers therefore need adequate knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care. This study aimed to compare the knowledge levels of elderly caregivers, before and after receiving a self-directed video-based learning program. A quasi-experimental study using a one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted. The participants were 50 elderly caregivers who had completed the caregiver training program, provided by the Department of Health, and were working in the service area of Phoknoi Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital, Phannanikhom District, Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand. Research instruments included a demographic questionnaire, and a 10-item knowledge test related to elderly care. The intervention consisted of three video-based learning modules covering nasogastric tube feeding, oxygen therapy care, and urinary catheter care. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test.

The results showed that the mean knowledge score of caregivers after the intervention was significantly higher than before the intervention (p < .001). The mean score increased from 3.52 to 7.66 points. These findings indicate that the self-directed video-based learning program was effective in improving caregivers’ knowledge regarding the care of dependent older adults. This approach may serve as an appropriate educational tool for enhancing caregiver competencies in community settings and may be applied to improve elderly care practices in other areas.

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2026-04-07

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Ongarj, P., & Ungcharoen, R. (2026). Effectiveness of Self-Directed Video-Based Learning on Elderly Caregiver Knowledge: A Pre–Post Study in Phoknoi Sub-District Health Promoting Hospital, Sakon Nakhon Province. Journal of Health Policy, Law and Administration, 12(2), 137–148. retrieved from https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal_law/article/view/287854

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