Publications by authors named "Wanchai Moongtui"

Objective: To describe characteristics and determinants of Thailand's declining birth rate using national representative survey data.

Material And Method: The Fourth National Health Examination Survey was conducted between 2008 and 2009. Four stages of stratified probability samples, proportionate to size, were used to represent the whole Thai population.

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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a training course in infection control for nurses.

Material And Methods: A quasi-experimental study was performed from November 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002. The study was divided into three phases; 1) pre-intervention (November 1-30, 2001) to survey baseline data among participants, 2) intervention (January 1-31, 2002) to establish, develop and conduct the training course, 3) post-intervention (February 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002) to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program, and conduct a workshop for infection control project presentations.

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Objective: To develop quality indicators for assessing the performance of central sterile supply department. (CSSD).

Material And Method: Quality indicators for sterilization in CSSD were searched by literature review and by current situation analysis by 79 infection control nurses (ICNs) and 83 heads of CSSD.

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Objectives: To evaluate the roles of infection control nurses (ICNs) in regional hospitals and to detect problems, obstacles in practice and needs for support.

Material And Method: A descriptive study by interview and questionnaire survey of 16 ICNs from regional hospitals appling for HA.

Results: From February to April 2002, a study by interview and questionnaires was done in 16 ICNs from 10 regional hospitals applying for HA.

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Objective: To study the roles of infection control nurses (ICNs) in provincial hospitals.

Material And Method: Interview using a semi-structured interview form.

Results: Nine hospitals were enrolled by stratified sampling and 11 ICNs were included.

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Objectives: To evaluate the roles of infection control nurses (ICNs) and to detect problems, obstacles during work and needs for support in community hospitals.

Material And Method: A descriptive study, data from interview and questionnaire survey of 2 ICN from HA awarded hospitals and 146 IC nurses from hospitals applied for HA.

Results: From April to May 2002, questionnaires were returned for 115 (81.

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Objective: To study the performance according to the assigned roles of infection control nurses (ICNs) in Royal Thai Army hospitals.

Material And Method: Interviewing ICNs in 6 hospitals.

Results: During April and May 2002, 11 ICNs in 6 hospitals were interviewed.

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