Demand for Medical Equipment and Factors in the Production of Medical Devices When Entering the ASEAN Economic Community

Abstract

The objectives of this article are 1) to study the demand for medical devices when entering the ASEAN Economic Community and 2) to study the factors for producing medical devices when entering the ASEAN Economic Community. The research model is qualitative research. Key informants are doctors, nurses, emergency medical personnel. and medical technologist In 3 large hospitals in Chaiyaphum Province, namely Chaiyaphum Hospital Phu Khiao Hospital and Kaeng Khro Hospital, totaling 18 people. The research tool was a structured interview. Data were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive writing was written. and inductive analysis.

The results showed that 1) There are 3 types of medical devices that are required when entering the ASEAN Economic Community, namely (1) automatic defibrillators. Portable or portable (2) hearing aids or digital hearing aids and (3) artificial knee joints. 2) Factors in the production of medical devices when entering the ASEAN Economic Community It consists of (1) the material used to manufacture the tool, (2) the size of the tool, and (3) the ease of use of the tool. Therefore, the production of quality medical devices should be promoted and developed to truly meet the needs. This will affect the quality of life in public health of Thai people in the future.