plueme/wizJson huggingface dataset:
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Situations of Using Thai Traditional Medicine Service in 2009, 2011, 2013 
abstract:This study was an analysis of the situations and trends in the Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM)
services in Thailand, especially the illnesses and treatments with TTM, based on the data derived from the
2009, 2011, 2013 Health and Welfare surveys, conducted by the National Statistical Office, which interviewed
a sample of 28,000 households across the country each year. The trends in such services were
compared with those derived from other data sources during the same period.
The results showed that most Thai patients attended state health-care facilities, whereas a small
proportion of them sought medical care from Thai folk/traditional healers or masseurs at less than 2% of
all patients. Among all patients, the 25-59 age group sought TTM services, about the same proportions
ranging from 50.0% to 60.3% in 2009, 2011, 2013. Regarding their illnesses, the second most common
illness was chronic back and muscle pain, but their use rates were highest at 27.3%, 33.4%, and 31.1%,
respectively.
In conclusion, only a small proportion of the Thai population use TTM including herbal remedies,
but with a rising trend. Thai massage therapy is most popular in working-age people. Thus, such service
should be further developed and promoted through the integration with the use of herbal remedies and
other TTM services.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Clients’ Perspectives on Incorporating Accredited Pharmacies into the Universal Health Coverage Scheme 
abstract:The Pharmacy Council of Thailand has set a system of accrediting pharmacies
on standard professional practices. Pharmacists in accredited pharmacies are capable of providing professional services to people under the universal health coverage scheme (UCS). Community pharmacies
in Thailand are, at present, not included in the UCS. Consumers’ opinions on integrating pharmacy
services to the UCS are useful for the model design in the future and are the objectives of this study.
Methodology: This study was composed of 2 parts. In part 1, two percents of clients from accredited
pharmacies in Khon Kaen province were conveniently sampled to answer 4 levels of agreement questionnaires
regarding a proposal if accredited pharmacies were incorporated in the UCS. Opinions to overall
and each proposed activity were analysed into percentages, Chi square test and multiple logistic regression.
In part 2, in-depth interview was conducted in another 36 clients regarding scope of pharmacy services,
advantages-disadvantages, and service charge, if accredited pharmacies were incorporated in the
UCS. Data were analysed by content analysis. Results: From 298 analysable questionnaires, more than
80% of the respondents replied that they agreed and would come for the services in 7 out of 11 proposed
activities. Agreement and intention to come for the services of the rest activities were: 78% for pharmacist
monitoring drug treatment in chronic patients, 69% for patient registering with accredited pharmacies,
62% for pharmacist recording patients’ profiles, and 44% for pharmacist doing home visit. In-depth interview
revealed that the consumers expected to receive quick and convenient pharmacy services which
were real problems of the existing system. They also mentioned about the extended roles of community
pharmacies. Discussion: Clients’ opinions were in accordance with the opinions from the high rank administrators
and from the experts in previous studies about incorporating accredited pharmacies into the
UCS. However, the proposed pharmacy activities needed to be justified to the consumers’ requirements
and in accordance with the existing system.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: การพัฒนาระบบแสดงผลข้อมูลการสำรวจสุขภาพประชาชนไทยโดยการตรวจร่างกายแบบเบ็ดเสร็จ บนอินเตอร์เน็ต 
abstract:Development of an integrated data visualization system for health examination survey data on
the internet is an extension of data presentation and utilization of the 4th national health examination
survey during 2008-2009 by increasing the variety of variables used in the system for responding to
wider demand of users and providing more accessibility of data via the internet.
Steps of development started with the study of variables collected in the survey for adults aged
>= 15 years and children aged 1-14 years followed by selecting and grouping of variables for
preparing dataset used in the next steps. Design of data presentation and visualization composed of 3
models. The first model is the presentation of outcome measures including proportion, multinomial
proportion and mean divided by 1-2 categorical variables which can be either characteristic or
outcome data. The second model is the presentation of correlation pattern at individual level between
a pair of continuous variables which can be either characteristic or outcome data and can be filtered
by one categorical variable and disaggregated by another categorical variable. The third model is the
presentation of distribution pattern of samples divided by 1-2 categorical variables which can be either
characteristic or outcome data. The number of outcome measures for the first model is 103 in 21
groups for adult and 30 in 10 groups for children. The number of categorical variables for all models is
106 in 27 groups for adult and 63 in 19 groups for children. The number of continuous variables for the
second model is 35 in 12 groups for adult and 23 in 8 groups for children. The next step was data
processing for each data presentation model. This process provided summary data or corresponding
data for each model. Finally, the data visualization on the internet was designed and developed using
appropriated data visualization tools. Users can select the variables to generate the graphical
presentation as demanded and can export graph to image file and excel table for further usage.
The result of development of data presentation and visualization for the 4th national health
examination survey data showed the possibility to extend to the 5th national health examination data
with one more model for comparing the 4th survey data with the 5thsurvey data to show the changing
trend overtime. Moreover, from the variety of outcome measures and variables selected in the system,
this system can provide various objectives of data utilization including targeting population and area
target, monitoring disparity of health and health care among population, exploring relationship among
risks and between risks and outcomes, and building new research question and hypothesis.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: WE ME มีฉัน มีเรา เพราะชีวิต เกี่ยวเนื่องและเชื่อมโยง 
abstract:There are a lot of stories in this world
the stories of “distress” and “happiness”:
smile, tear, laugh, tackle, misunderstanding,
uncomfortable, angry, fun, hate, fearful,
disappointed, tying, uncompromising, pround.
There have “fulfilled” a “tastes” life.
if we use our heart to feel the meaning of difference,
create the understanding, delete the judgement,
“autism” is the another perspective of difference,
waiting for the space of understanding and sharing
between us--fellow human beings.
using heart to learn the meaning of differences
and understand each other:
new friends, new thoughts, new lifestyles
from the difference angles.
Let them get inside our space
which is not only or individedly “me” or “them”
but literally our “space” that all of us can live together with equalily.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Environmental and Health Impacts from Modern Gold Mining 
abstract:Modern gold mining is of great concern on environmental and human health impacts. Based on
literature review, this article presented information on gold mining process and its related environmental
and health effects. It was found that modern gold mining mostly employs open-pit technique and uses a
huge area to explore a tiny amount of gold concentrate. Mining often generates enough dust, noise, and
vibration to affect nearby residents. Modern gold extraction process employs a large amount of cyanide, a
highly toxic compound to living organism and human. Ore exploration might also release coexisting
heavy metal, such as arsenic, lead, manganese and mercury. Moreover, a large gold mining might involve
communicable diseases and the change of social, economic and community lifestyle. Government should
support a study on a health impact on every project of modern gold mining.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Time-to-Treatment of Stroke Patients: Experience from Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand. 
abstract:Treating ischemic stroke patients with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) no more
than 3 hours or 180 minutes after the stroke can increase the chance of recovery or improved condition. If, however, treatment is delayed, the potential outcome may be permanent disability or death. This descriptive
study was conducted with the objective of assessing time elapsed before treatment in ischemic stroke
patients and analyzing the factors influencing the amount of time elapsed before ischemic stroke patients
receive hospital treatment. The sample group was composed of 300 ischemic stroke patients treated at
Sanphasitthiprasong Hospital in the province of Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand. Data were collected from
November 2014 to February 2015. The following three sets of instruments were employed: 1) Demographic
Data Questionnaire; 2) Ischemic Stroke Evaluation Form and 3) Time to Treatment Evaluation Form. Data
were analyzed by descriptive statistics and the correlations by using Spearman’s correlation coefficient.
According to the research findings, 229 of the 300 ischemic stroke patients (76.3%) had pre-hospital
times of more than 180 minutes. The median pre-hospital time from the occurrence of stroke to hospital
arrival was equal to 302.5 min. The amount of time elapsed from arrival in the emergency room at
Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital until receipt of treatment (in-hospital time) was equal to 107.5 min. Therefore,
the median time from the initial presenting symptoms until treatment was equal to 590 min. Furthermore,
the pre-hospital time, the distance from the site of the incident to the hospital and the in-hospital
time from arrival until receiving laboratory test results were found to be positively correlated with the
pre-hospital time from the initial presenting symptoms until receipt of treatment (rs = 0.661, 0.185, 0.235,
p < 0.01). The severity of symptoms evaluated with National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
scores was found to be negatively correlated with pre-hospital time (rs = - 0.129, p < 0.05).
In summary, most ischemic stroke patients within the boundaries of Ubon Ratchathani receive delayed
treatment in which the pre-hospital time has the highest correlation with receipt of treatment and
instructing patients, people at risk for ischemic stroke and their relatives. Moreover, the development of
an emergency medical service provision system and a hospital referral system that minimizes procedures
and time in transferring ischemic stroke patients is vital to helping ischemic stroke patients receive timely
treatment.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Appropriate Roles and Options of the Ministry of Public Health After 10 Years of Health Care Decentralization 
abstract:Over the past 10 years, the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has transferred her seven responsibilities
and more than 30 health centres to local governments. The ministry faced both successful and failed
experiences. It was necessary for the ministry to review what should be the appropriate roles and options
for decentralization. This study was a qualitative research. It aimed at analyzing appropriate roles of the MOPH and her
sub-organizations together with the National Health Security Office (NHSO) in linking disease prevention
and health promotion in local areas and the overall system governance. Research methodology used
both literature review and brain storming as well as in-depth interview. The interviewees included 22
experts who were representatives from the MOPH, non-governmental organization, local government
and the NHSO. The gathered data was analyzed by using content analysis and the results were presented
by thematic analysis.
Results of the study showed that public health, disease prevention and health promotion were direct
responsibilities of the local government for improving the quality of life of local people and these roles
ought to be transferred to local authorities. But the prevention of serious disease epidemic should be
remained the command of the MOPH at the central level. Other ministerial sub-organizations together
with NHSO should play supportive roles of the health policies issued by the MOPH. Local government
could be an arm-length extension of the MOPH to bring policies into practice. Options for decentralization
should encourage stakeholders’ participation in disease prevention and health promotion. The area
health model became a more preferable solution because it could help align the fragmented health system
and create better networking governance.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Estimate Unit Cost per Capita of Services Provided at CUP Network Level 
abstract:The objective of this study is to estimate unit cost per capita of services provided at contracting unit
for primary care (CUP) network. The cost data for fiscal year 2014 were gathered from both main hospitals
and primary care units (PCUs), consisting of labour cost, material cost, and capital cost. Then, the unit cost
per capita was analysed by service types: curative, promotion and prevention, rehabilitation, and Thai
traditional and alternative medicine.
The unit cost per capita of CUPs was calculated by looking at six CUPs: two general hospitals and
four district hospitals. The results indicated that the unit cost per capita of outpatient services at the two
general hospitals were Baht 1,215 (SD=148). Adding all four service types together, the unit cost per capita
at these two general hospitals totalled Baht 1,581 (SD=184). Whereas, the average unit cost per capita of 4
district hospitals accounted for Baht 800 (SD=51). The total average cost for all services of the district
hospitals is Baht 925 (SD=60).
While, the average unit costs per capita of 10 primary care units were Baht 372, the average unit cost
of PCUs for all services is Baht 787 with the median of Baht 689. However, rehabilitation and Thai traditional
and alternative medicine services were not available in all PCUs. This is due to the fact that those
services require health professional with specific qualifications. Further studies are needed to confirm the
result of this study, which has limitation on a small number of samples.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Prevalence and Predictors of Insulin Non Adherence in T2DM 
abstract:This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of insulin non adherence and identify factors
associated with insulin non adherence among 95 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nongjik Hospital,
Pattani province from June to September 2015. Non adherence to insulin was measured by self-report
questionnaire. Frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to present the analysis
results. Logistic regression was used to identify multivariate predictors of insulin non adherence. Adjusted
odds ratios (aOR) and their 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to present the strength of association.
Prevalence of insulin non adherence was 80%. In multivariate analyses, predictors of insulin non
adherence were: age 51-60 (aOR 20.38, 95% CI 1.32, 315.71), BMI (aOR 25.11, 95% CI 1.96, 321.17), selfinsulin
administering (aOR 22.25, 95% CI 1.51, 328.2), hypoglycemia (aOR 21.0, 95% CI 1.35, 326.23), insulin
keeping (aOR 42.02, 95% CI 3.16, 558.42) and dinner management (aOR 22.6, 95% CI 2.48, 205.68).
This study has demonstrated a high prevalence of insulin non adherence in patients with type 2
diabetes. Improving insulin adherence by paying particular attention to different age groups and patients
with self-administered, insulin keeping and dinner management inappropriate could help improve adherence.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Effect of Hardship Allowance on Retention of Dentists and Their Performance in Community Hospitals, a Comparison between 2009 and 2013 
abstract:Ministry of Public Health had put many efforts to solve shortage and manage distribution of dentists
in community hospitals by initiating special allowances based on geographical locations, hardship
conditions and working hours. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of additional hardship allowance
for dentists who were working in community hospitals. The study used secondary data from two sources and compared between 2009 and 2013. The first data source was dentists in community hospitals from the
Bureau of Dental Health database between 2009 and 2013 that were used for estimating the budget for the
hardship allowance. The second dataset was derived from performance and productivity of dental
workforce from Department of Health Service Support between 2009 and 2013.
The results revealed that the number of dentists in community hospitals was 2,638 in 2013, compared
to 1,859 in 2009, or a 41.9% increase. Additionally, the budget of hardship allowance increased
28.1%, or by 168.6 million Baht; from 599.82 million Baht in 2009 to 768.4 million Baht in 2013. However,
52.7% of dentists who started working in community hospitals in 2009 for 1-3 years, had left community
hospital in 2013. Lastly, the productivity of dental health service in 2013 appeared a little higher than 2009
on average, 1,565 cases per dentist in 2013, a 12.3% increase from 2009. Nevertheless, only 25.6% of total
hospitals were able to achieve high performance standard of 1,840 cases per dentist per year. In conclusion,
the data suggested that the hardship allowance appeared to be unable to retain dentists who had 1-
3 years of experience to continue working in the community hospitals with little effect on productivity as
a few hospitals reached the standard level of quantity performance.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Thailand Future Health System in 2033 
abstract:Thai health system is currently affected by constantly changing environmental factors. Forecasting
the future of the country is essential for preparing the future health systems. Defining future preferable
health systems is an important first step of country’s future health system developments, which later
would deliver efficient resource allocation and maximize social utility. Literature review and expert consultation
meetings were conducted. There were 18 meetings held with a total of 121 experts or well-known
people to define what are the preferable health systems in 2033, compared with the status quo scenario.
The status quo scenario is the passive health systems, focusing on treatment, using human resources
and being centralized. While the preferable health systems would emphasize on health promotion, make
high use of information technology and promote community to be able to manage and cope with health
problems in own environment with high health literacy level.
In conclusion, the preferable health systems can guide future directions or priorities to support future
health research.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Health Research Classification for Thailand: Review of Health Research Classification in 5 Countries 
abstract:Appropriate standardized research grouping is important for research management of researchers,
research institutes and funding agencies. Health research funding agencies in Thailand have different
management policies and system regarding allocation of funds. As a result, there exists a gap in the information
on which areas of research are progressive. Grouping research projects properly, in the same standard
with other funding agencies, will not only strengthen the funding strategy of each agency, but also
help avoid the duplication of research funding in one area with less funding in another.
This study aimed to review the health research classifications in high-income countries in order to
have a basis for recommendations to Thai health research. Literature review was conducted to find the
key characteristics of successful research classification systems. Five countries were selected for review of
best research classification. These countries include: Australia, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom
and United States.
The study found the following six principles of successful research classification systems: 1) simplicity
2) relevance 3) consistency 4) standard 5) multi-dimensionality and 6) flexibility. From assessing the
research classifications in five countries, we concluded that the Health Research Classification System
(HRCS) of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration. (UKCRC) met all six principles. Therefore, based on
this study, we recommended the adoption of the HRCS classification systems. Furthermore, we recommended
adding the health policy and system research as a new classification in order to aid with policy
development and implementation in Thailand. In conclusion, health research funding agencies should
apply the same classification standards.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2016 source: HSRI 
title: Pain and Muscle Activity of Neck, Shoulder, Upper Back and Arm during Smartphone Use in Women Aged 18-25 Years Old 
abstract:Adverse health problem of smartphone use has been gradually increased. Prevention of this problem
is essential and urgent. The purpose of this study was to compare the differences of pain and muscle
activity at neck, shoulder, upper back and arm regions after smartphone use for 20 minutes among 3
positions (on the lap level, on the chest level and on the table). Twenty-four asymptomatic females aged
18-25 years old were recruited. The subjects were assigned to use smartphone in random order of 3 positions.
Location and severity of pain were measured by using body pain chart and visual analog scale
(VAS), respectively. Electromyography (EMG) was used to measure muscle activity of cervical erector
spinae (CES), upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT) and biceps brachii (BB) muscles. The results
showed that 1) After 20 minutes of smartphone use, pain increased significantly (p-value<0.05). 2) Pain
was found apparently, mostly in neck region; participants reported pain in 60 of 72 times, particularly in
the lap position. 3) Pain increased obviously in all positions; however, pain scale did not show any significant
difference among 3 positions. 4) EMG of CES increased up to 50% of maximum voluntary contraction
(MVC), but there was no significant difference of EMG of CES, UT, and MT among 3 positions. In summary,
smartphone use longer than 20 minutes could lead to muscular pain, particularly neck pain. CES
worked increasingly up to 50% of MVC. Therefore, we would recommend that to prevent the risk of
musculoskeletal problems, smartphone users should avoid using this IT device continually 20 minutes,
especially on the lap.