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Sombat Skulphan, PhD, RN, APN

Associate Professor
Department :
Psychiatric Nursing

Education :
2014     Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
1999     M.N.S., Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
1987     B.Sc., Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Awards and Honors :
2017     Innovation Award, ICT Integration in Teaching and Learning, MOOC
1998     Outstanding government officer in nursing practice, Faculty of medicine, Chiang Mai University

     Sombat Skulphan is currently an Assistant Professor of psychiatric nursing at the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science (Nursing and Midwifery), a Master of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, and also a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Chiang Mai University. He is interested in science and the art for happiness creation (building up), promotion and prevention for mental health problem in the target population of depression suicide and drug addiction, cognitive behavior therapy, problem solving therapy, and online course development. He was a psychiatric nurse at Chiang Mai University Hospital for 12 years. He serves as a secretary and committee member on the Master’s degree program for psychiatric and mental health nursing. He is currently a chair-committee member of the Center of Nursing Education Development and Innovation. He has served as a Chiang Mai Samaritan volunteer since 1995 and has served as director of this organization since 2012.


Research Areas :
•   Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for mental health and psychiatric nursing
•   Problem Solving Therapy (PST) for mental health and psychiatric nursing
•   Nursing for people with depression and suicidal behavior, with drug addiction
•   Online course development
•   Curriculum and Instruction
•   Telephone counselling, Health Counseling
•   Science and art for happiness creation (building up)
•   Promotion and prevention for mental health problem
•   APN in Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health

Publications :

International

1. Phayam Kandee, Darawan Thapinta, Sombat Skulphan and Petsunee Thungjaroenkul. (2022). A Model of Factors Influencing Social Media Addiction in University Students. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research. 26(4), 674-689.

2. Wassana Uppor, Areewan Klunklin, Nongkran Viseskul and Sombat Skulphan. (2022). A concept analysis of clinical judgment in undergraduate nursing students. Nursing Forum. 57(5), 932-937.

3. Kongprai Tunsuchart, Peerasak Lerttrakarnnon, Kriengkrai Srithanaviboonchai, Surinporn Likhitsathian and Sombat Skulphan. (2020). Benefits of Brief Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Diabetes-Related Distress and HbA1c in Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Thailand. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17(15, 5664), 1-10.

4. Kongprai Tunsuchart, Peerasak Lerttrakarnnon, Kriengkrai Srithanaviboonchai, Surinporn Likhitsathian and Sombat Skulphan. (2020). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Related Distress in Thailand. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17(1), 1-10.

5. Darawan Thapinta, Sombat Skulphan, Voranut Kitsumban and Chaowanee Longchoopol. (2017). Cognitive Behavior Therapy Self-Help Booklet to Decrease Depression and Alcohol Use among People with Alcohol Dependence in Thailand. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 38(11), 964-970.

6. Darawan Thapinta, Sombat Skulphan and Phunnapa Kittirattanapaiboon. (2016). Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression among Patients with Alcohol Dependence in District Hospitals and Provincial Hospitals, Thailand. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare. 14(), 38-38.

7. Sombat Skulphan, Darawan Thapinta and Supit Kulachai. (2016). The Effects of Problem Solving Group Therapy Program on Depression among Clients with Depression Received Services at Primary and Secondary Care Unit. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare. 14(), 31-31.

8. Darawan Thapinta, Sombat Skulphan and Phunnapa Kittirattanapaiboon. (2014). Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression among Patients with Alcohol Dependence in Thailand. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 35(9), 689-693.

9. M Barrett, P. Suttiwan, Darawan Thapinta, Sombat Skulphan, Sathit Wongsuraprakit, N. Chanyoo, C. Bentelspacher and D. Scandel. (2003). Strategies for protection from infection by Thai young adults and female sex workers. Journal of Community Psychology. 30(2), 26-29.

 

National

1. Anugool Hoonngarm and Sombat Skulphan. (2022). The Roles of Psychiatric Nurses for Risk Management to Prevent Repeated Suicide. EAU Heritage Journal Science and Technology. 16(3), 1-14.

2. Suparada Wongjumpa, Patraporn Tungpunkom and Sombat Skulphan. (2022). The Effect of a Psychiatric Family Caregiving Program on the Expressed Emotions of Caregivers of Persons with Schizophrenia in a Community. Nursing Journal CMU. 49(4), 303-315.

3. Pattarin Srinor, Sombat Skulphan and Hunsa Sethabouppha. (2022). Alcohol Drinking Patterns and Suicidal Risks of Clients Receiving Services at Mental Health and Psychiatric Clinics. Nursing Journal CMU. 49(4), 316-329.

4. Jeerawan Datthum, Sombat Skulphan and Darawan Thapinta. (2022). A Study on Recurrence of Patients with Bipolar Disorders in Suan Prung Psychiatric Hospital, Chiang Mai Province. Journal of Phrapokklao Nursing Collage. 33(1), 67-79.

5. Puttachad Srisuwan, Sombat Skulphan and Hunsa Sethabouppha. (2022). Effect of the Problem Solving Therapy on Relapsing Risk Behaviors among Patients with Amphetamine Dependence. Journal of Phrapokklao Nursing Collage. 33(1), 93-106.

6. Chamaipron Vongprom, Hunsa Sethabouppha and Sombat Skulphan. (2022). Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Phone-link Program among persons with Alcohol Dependence after Discharge from Suanprung Hospital, Chiang Mai Province. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health. 36(1), 68-87.

7. Pornphat Simawong, Darawan Thapinta, Thoranin Kongsuk, Sombat Skulphan, Chaowanee Longchoopol, Jarunee Ratsamesuwiwat, Sakaorat Thepprasong, Saranya Wannachaiyakul and Chaleeporn Somjai. (2022). Effectiveness of Family-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Enhancement Therapy Program on Drinking Behavior among Patients with Alcohol Dependence. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health. 36(1), 1-18.

8. Sukanya Muangmakham, Sombat Skulphan and Hunsa Sethabouppha. (2020). Family Relationships and Suicidal Risks of Clients Receiving Services at Mental Health and Psychiatric Clinic. Nursing Journal. 47(3), 240-252.

9. Kanokwan Puangmaleepradab, Sombat Skulphan and Darawan Thapinta. (2020). Effectiveness of Implementing Cognitive Behavior Therapy Program Among Patients with Alcohol Dependence, Thanyarak Maehongson Hospital. Nursing Journal. 47(2), 297-309.

10. Natkan Montasud, Sombat Skulphan and Darawan Thapinta. (2020). Effect of Problem Solving Therapy Program on Depression among Patients with End Stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis. Nursing Journal. 47(1), 301-312.

11. Nabila Yumyuang, Darawan Thapinta and Sombat Skulphan. (2019). Effect of Islamic Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Depression among Caregivers of Bedridden Older Persons. The Southern College Network Journal of Nursing and Public Health. 6(1), 1-13.

12. Em-on Phupun, Sombat Skulphan and Petsunee Thungjaroenkul. (2018). Mental health problems and spiritual needs among cancer patients, Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai province. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health. 32(3), 75-89.

13. Winai Robkob, Sombat Skulphan and Hunsa Sethabouppha. (2018). Depression, Alcohol Drinking Behaviors, and Suicidal Risks of Adolescents. Nursing Journal. 45(4), 144-158.

14. Apiradee Nantsupawat, Sombat Skulphan, Grid Sriteerajit, Arnon Jindathum and Phaichayan Suochama. (2018). Evaluation of Teaching by Teleconference: Leadership Development in Nursing Organization Course Case Study. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses. 19(2), 183-190.

15. Wanvipa Chamnan, Petsunee Thungjaroenkul and Sombat Skulphan. (2017). Effectiveness of Implementing the Anger Management Program for Patients with Schizophrenia: A Case Study of Uttaradit Hospital. Nursing Journal. 44(3), 125-133.

16. Prawit Panpu, Patraporn Tungpunkom and Sombat Skulphan. (2017). Effectiveness of Implementing the Psychiatric Family Caregiving Program Among Patients with Schizophrenia , Pangsilathong Hospital., Kampangpet Province. Bullatin of Suan Prung. 33(2), 147-161.

17. Totsapon Akaruan, Patraporn Tungpunkom and Sombat Skulphan. (2017). Effectiveness of Implementing the Anger Management Program among Patients with Schizophrenia Addicted to Tobacco, Suan Prung Psychiatric Hospital, Chiang Mai Province. Bullatin of Suan Prung. 33(2), 162-174.

18. Sombat Skulphan, Supit Kulachai and Darawan Thapinta. (2016). The effect of problem solving group therapy program on depression among clients with depression received services at primary and secondary care unit. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health. 30(3), 109-120.

19. Hunsa Sethabouppha, Sombat Skulphan and Suwit Inthong. (2016). Development of the Integrated E-Learning Course for Undergraduate Nursing Students. Journal of Education Naresuan University. 18(3), 1-14.

20. Sombat Skulphan and Darawan Thapinta. (2016). Development of cognitive behavioral counseling program for persons with alcoholism and major depressive disorders receiving services at community hospital. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health. 30(2), 38-49.

21. Sombat Skulphan. (2015). Development of Science and Art for Happiness Creation Course Based on Contemplative Education for Bachelor Degree Students, Chiang Mai University. . Kasalongkham Research Journal. 9(2), 119-130.

22. Sombat Skulphan. (2015). Hidden Curriculum: The Importance for Nursing Education. Nursing Journal. 42(3), 194-202.

23. Darawan Thapinta, Supit Kulachai, Sombat Skulphan, Gunniga Srimongkontaratorn, Suthaporn Boonyasiwapong and Pakatip Sukjit. (2013). The Effect of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Multi-Chanel Program for Declining Depression. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health. 27(3), 1-15.

24. Asawinee Namakankham, Sombat Skulphan, Nongkran Viseskul and Thanomporn Laohajaratsang. (2009). Construction of Computer Assisted Instruction Program in Health Counseling. Nursing Journal. 36(2), 14-23.

25. Atchararapee Champa, Hunsa Sethabouppha and Sombat Skulphan. (2008). Family communication behaviors and alcohol drinking behaviors of persons with alcohol dependence, Hangdong Hospital, Chiang Mai Province. Bullatin of Suan Prung. 24(3), 1-2.

26. Nutthida Nimitdee, Hunsa Sethabouppha and Sombat Skulphan. (2008). Health belief and alcohol abstinence behaviors among patients receiving services at the alcohol abstinence Clinic. Nursing Journal. 35(3), 154-164.

27. Asawinee Namakankham, Sombat Skulphan and Chalinee Suvanayos. (2008). Experiences of Nursing Students in Studying via E-learning Approach. Nursing Journal. 35(3), 12-20.

 

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