Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Medical Bulletin’s Evaluation

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Abstract: The aim of evaluation of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Medical Bulletin was to improve the quality and the popularity among target groups. Material & Method: Use the questionnaires for evaluation in members of this bulletin and the health provider of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital during March – April 2003. Results: 785 copies of questionnaires were delivered and correspondence was 410 (52.2%). Female was predominant. Age range was 31-50 years. Most of them were nurses, doctors, and pharmacists. General appearance was appropriate 79.3%. Kind of articles was appropriate 48.7%. Review and comtemporary articles should be added, three volumes a year was proper but delay was a problem. Form, structure and contents of the bulletin were moderately proper. Usage of Thai numerical alphabet was not necessary. The popular contents were special articles, case report, and review articles respectively. Conclusion: Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Medical Bulletin was very interesting for medical personals. The appearance had its own identity, its contents were satisfactory. But the regularity of launching should. The review and comtemporary including special articles should be added and must be interesting, modern and trendy.