Analysis of Benefits from Developing a Method for Collecting Data on Least Significant Changes. In Measuring Body Composition from the Concept of One Activity, Two Benefits

Abstract

          Method for collecting data to analyze least significant changes by collaborating with personnel. The objective is to reduce the time required for data collection and to inform personnel about their health status regarding body fat and muscle mass. This project conducts parallel activities: collecting data to determine the accuracy of positioning for medical radiation technologists during body composition measurements and providing body composition assessments for the staff of the Faculty of Medicine at Burapha University. It was found that the data collection time could be reduced from an anticipated minimum of 10 months to just 3 months, which helps physicians in interpreting results and considering patient care more quickly. This initiative benefits the 90 personnel participating in the project. The average age of the personnel participating in the program is 42 (SD = 9.2) years, with the majority being female at 82.2%. The results showed that 8.33% of the personnel are obese, 16.7% have low muscle mass, and 48.8% have a history of not exercising. After the personnel received feedback on their body composition and guidance from the program's nutrition and exercise experts, it was found that they had a high level of motivation to take care of their health, with an average score of 4.1 (0.3). They also felt a strong sense of pride in contributing to the development of better services for patients, with an average score of 4.0 (0.3). The evaluation of the benefits of the activities from the perspective of the participating personnel was also at a high level, with an average score of 4.0 (0.3). Conclusion: The organization of parallel activities in the form of one event with two benefits not only helps medical radiation technologists reduce the time needed to collect data for analyzing LSC values effectively but also raises awareness about health care among personnel in the organization.