Publications by authors named "Netchanok Sritoomma"

Age-related cognitive and somatic motor skills changes have been linked to impaired driving abilities. Taxi drivers play an important role in providing public transportation services and security. This study aimed to examine the level of fitness-to-drive (FTD) and identify the predictors of self-reported traffic injury among the older taxi drivers.

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Aim: To determine the components of the strategic leadership competencies of chief nurse executives.

Background: The nursing executives are currently required to have strategic competencies including a strategic vision, a capability to inspire nursing staff to use their maximal potentials for the highest benefits of the organisation.

Methods: This research was mixed methods with phenomenology qualitative design and factor analysis.

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Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of including an herbal compress in a traditional Thai massage regimen for the care of low back pain in the elderly.

Design And Methods: This study was a randomised controlled trial. The sample consisted of 140 patients suffering from non-specific chronic low back pain, who were randomly assigned to either the TTM (n = 70) or TMH (n = 70) group.

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Objectives: To investigate the effects of Swedish massage with aromatic ginger oil (SMGO) on chronic low back pain and disability in older adults compared with traditional Thai massage (TTM).

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Massage clinic in Ratchaburi province, Thailand.

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Aim: To review the effectiveness of Swedish and traditional Thai massage in treating chronic low back pain.

Background: Thai and Swedish massage both appear to relieve lower back pain but their relative effectiveness has not been clearly established.

Design And Method: A literature review of nine databases were searched and 13 papers found.

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