‘Return to Work’ integrates the care system for stroke patients
Department of Medical Services, Nopparat Ratchathani Hospital Integrating the Return to Work approach into the care system for stroke patients allowing patients to return to work There is no risk of disease. and does not pose a risk to co-workers It is a way to restore both the body and mind to work and live life more efficiently.
Dr. Natthaphong Wongwiwat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, revealed that Nopparat Ratchathani Hospital By Professor Phongphan Thana and his team passed the disease-specific certification/system Program and Disease Specific Certification (PDSC) Certification Certification (PDSC). According to the quality standards in providing services of the hospital. From the Healthcare Quality Accreditation Institute (Public Organization) evaluated Advanced HA at the Neurology Unit. Internal Medicine Group Therefore, a seamless patient care system has been presented, Stroke fast track, Stroke Unit and Mobile stroke vehicle, which the neurology unit has the potential and can do completely. By cooperation between the internal medicine team Occupational medicine, physical therapy, nutrition in patient care What stands out is the integration of the Return to Work approach so that patients can return to their original jobs. which the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Return to Work guidelines have been created for stroke patients when they go to work. Must not be at risk of own disease. and does not pose a risk to co-workers and establishments Because it is universally accepted that work improves many diseases, staying idle at home will cause symptoms to stabilize or improve slowly. In addition, working can improve the patient's mental health as well.
Dr. Kriangkrai Namthaisong, Director of Nopparat Rajathani Hospital Added that Criteria or guidelines for Return to work require that the patient must have reasonably good strength. You can help yourself. An occupational medicine doctor will evaluate the patient. Assess work needs (work demand) to see if the patient has sufficient potential to work or not. Patients do not need to be at 100 percent before they can work. Because some types of work do not require full potential. May only need 60-70% and it can be done. Only the patient must be able to travel to and from work. If you can do the same job It may be adjusted according to the patient's limitations, such as adjusting work hours. In the initial period, there may be periodic breaks and should be evaluated with the doctor at appointments to increase working hours. or change jobs where the patient is able to work, after which the patient can be adjusted to work fully. In returning to work, nurses will do case management in coordination with the workplace. and the doctor who owns the fever To evaluate working hours, round trips, and other limitations so that employers can better understand patients. With these processes, the hospital is committed to providing seamless, comprehensive treatment for stroke patients in the context of occupational medicine. They can integrate together to treat patients with various multidisciplinary teams in the hospital, which is another important task of Nopparat Rajathani Hospital in caring for working age and pre-elderly people. which continues to play an important role in the country's economy.
Source: Thai News Agency