The Effect of Matrix Program on Quality of Life of Addict Patients at Phramongkutklao Hospital

Abstract

Objective: This research was to study and compare quality of life of addict patient between before and after treatment in the Matrix Program. Methods: The sample consisted of 36 addict patient in Matrix Program Treatment. The research instrument was WHOOOL- BRIEF THAI from Department of Mental Health consisted 4 domains - biological, psychological, social relationship environment and collected data before - after treatment. The data was analyzed using by T-test. Result: The result of the study show that all domain of the quality of life of addict patients after treatment in the Matrix Program better than before treatment in the Matrix Program was statistically significant at p < 0.05 level. Conclusion: The Matrix Program is useful for treatment addict patient at Phramongkutklao Hospital.