Evaluation of the Primary Health Care System Governance of the Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospitals that were Transferred to the Provincial Administrative Organizations in Thailand’s 2023 Fiscal Year

Authors

  • Udom Tumkosit Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration
  • Chandranuj Mahakanjana Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration
  • Alongkot Sarakan Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration
  • Suphatjit Ladbuakhao Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration
  • Gorn Huvanandana Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v54i1.3271

Keywords:

Decentralization, Network Partners, Collaboration, Engagement, Primary Healthcare Governance, Tactical Strategies, Fiscal year 2023, Thailand

Abstract

The objective of this research is to evaluate the governance of the primary health system of the Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospitals that has been transferred to the Provincial Administrative Organizations in the 2023 fiscal year. The results of the literature review generated a research concept framework that combiner together The World Health Organization's pastoral care model and the Thai primary health system model. In terms of research methods, the research team chose to use a qualitative research method to survey and explain what occurred (Exploratory with Descriptive Case Study). The research findings are that the governance of Thailand's primary health care system is still in its infancy. Various mechanisms are still more form than substance. Improvements are needed at the local, provincial, and national levels.

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Published

30-06-2024

How to Cite

Tumkosit, Udom, Chandranuj Mahakanjana, Alongkot Sarakan, Suphatjit Ladbuakhao, and Gorn Huvanandana. 2024. “Evaluation of the Primary Health Care System Governance of the Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospitals that were Transferred to the Provincial Administrative Organizations in Thailand’s 2023 Fiscal Year”. Chulalongkorn University Journal of Social Sciences 54 (1). Bangkok, Thailand:80-116. https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v54i1.3271.

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