Management of Community Care Teams in the Support of Drug Addicts Undergoing Rehabilitation

Abstract

This developmental research aims to 1) develop a management approach for community-based care teams in supporting drug addicts undergoing rehabilitation and 2) assess community satisfaction with the performance of these teams. The qualitative component employed focus group discussions with community leaders from four villages, where care teams were established, and analyzed data using descriptive methods. The quantitative component collected data from 400 local residents using a questionnaire and analyzed it through percentage, mean and standard deviation.

The findings reveal that community-based care teams effectively managed the support of drug addicts during their rehabilitation within the community. Initially, each home visit involved 4–5 team members to build trust with the patients and their families. As familiarity increased, the number of team members per visit was reduced to at least three, with clearly defined roles. Furthermore, community members expressed a high level of satisfaction with the team's operations, reflecting the community's potential for sustainable participation in addressing drug addiction issues.