Abstract
This research project aims to 1) evaluate the emergency medical data collection
system for sports events in order to enhance emergency medical planning 2) improve the
application and database system to ensure user-friendliness 3) assess user satisfaction with the
application used for recording medical information 4) analyze the data for monitoring and
surveillance during sports competitions and 5) synthesize policy recommendations to develop a
standardized emergency medical data system for mass gathering sports events in Thailand.
A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating both qualitative and quantitative
research. The qualitative research method involved focus group discussions and in-depth
interviews with event organizers and medical teams to gather feedback and evaluate real-world
application performance during a pilot test conducted at marathon events. These findings were
used to enhance the functionality and effectiveness of the application and database system.
Meanwhile, the quantitative research method analyzed data from the developed application to
assess emergency medical situations during the events, with the aim of supporting monitoring
and surveillance efforts.
The findings revealed that the application effectively captured comprehensive medical
data and supported efficient medical management. The system facilitated key processes such
as health screening during registration, risk assessment, pre-event resource planning, medical
preparedness, technology utilization, and Injury prevention contributes to the overall efficiency
of marathon event management. This highlights the importance of thorough planning and
preparation both before and during the events. Furthermore, the development of this
application contributes to continuous monitoring and evaluation of event operations, providing
actionable data for future improvements, particularly in areas such as injury and illness
prevention and overall emergency management. Collecting health status data across different
athlete demographics (age, gender, health conditions) also enables better risk assessment and
preparedness planning. Future research should focus on expanding the application and
emergency medical database system to support other types of mass gathering sports events
such as football tournaments or national sporting events in order to establish a standardized,
nationwide safety framework for sports event management in Thailand.
