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Changes in Inpatient Hospital Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Thailand: A Descriptive and Costing Study

Phodha T, Techakehakij W, Singweratham N, Thavorn K, Rochanathimoke O, Wongphan T

The new normal hospital services implemented to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak imposed additional costs to public hospitals in Thailand. Based on these studied scenarios, the costs to operate the new normal hospital services depended on the severity of COVID-19 and the level of hospitals. Findings from this study can be used to inform the decisions regarding the financial impact of implementing new normal services in other hospitals.

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Efficacy of Online Mindfulness Program ‘Mindful Senses’ for Depression and Anxiety Reduction in Community Samples: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Viravan N, Atsariyasing W, Srifuengfung M, Lortrakul J

The ‘Mindful Senses’ program largely improved depression, anxiety, stress and mindfulness in community samples, and those effects were preserved for one-month post-intervention. It has the potential to be another highly effective treatment option for people suffering from depression or anxiety who face barriers to accessing mental health facilities.

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Effectiveness of Vojta Therapy on Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy at GMFCS Levels 4 and 5: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Konjen N, Cheewasittirungruang L, Eungrattanachai S, Lertseri A, Rerkmoung S

The Vojta therapy significantly improved gross motor function and range motion of the lower extremities in children with cerebral palsy at GMFCS levels 4 and 5. The Vojta therapy was superior to conventional therapy in the GMFM-88 Dimension A- lying and rolling.

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Effects of Motivation Program in Work Exercise Movement Based on COM-B Model for Reducing Sedentary Behaviors of Office Employees: A Randomized Controlled Trials

Ouemphancharoen P, Intarakamhang U, Chuenphitthayavut K, Intarakamhang P

The reduction in sedentary behavior happens when office workers have both internal and external motivation. The motivational enhancement program to reduce sedentary behavior can also be simultaneously applied to different demographic diversities. Furthermore, the MEP has been studied and can prove that the result is effective and can be further developed and applied to study in the future.

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Appropriate Characters on Drug Labels for Elderly Thai Patients

Sukanonsawat N, Komolsuradej N, Kongkamol C, Bhurayanontachai P, Srikrajang S

The present study found the size of 14 point (0.26 cm) of Angsana New and Microsoft San Serif were appropriate for use in drug labeling for elderly Thai patients. Moreover, bold characters and adequate letter spacing are also suggested to improve reading accuracy. The result of the present study could be applied to set up the recommendations for drug labeling for the Thai elderly population.