Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
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Ambulatory surgery in Ramathibodi Hospital continues to grow and becomes more common because of its cost-effectiveness, convenience, and patient preference. However there is a needfor good system management. Unplanned admissions following ambulatory surgery, in part, reflects the quality of care. ⋯ The recent incidence rate of unplanned admissions at Ramathibodi Hospital was 0.64%. The most common reason and complication was intractable vomiting. Factors that might be related to unplanned admissions were female gender, age between 41 and 50 years, ASA physical status I or II, and gynecological patients.
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According to demographic changes, the size of the aging population has rapidly increased. Thailand has been facing the "aging society" since 2005 and the "aged society" has been projected to appear by the year 2025. Increased life expectancy is associated with health problems and risks, specifically chronic diseases and disability. ⋯ The shortage of the physical therapy workforce in Thailand has been reported. This study investigated the size of physical therapy workforce required for the approaching aging society of Thailand and estimated the number of needed physical therapists, specifically regarding stroke condition. Evidently, the issue of the physical therapy workforce to serve aging and aged societies in Thailand requires advocating and careful arranging.