2.2 Research Content
The content of this research was chosen in line with the three research aims. Regarding the first aim to study the
background of holistic health treatment of postpartum mothers in the Isan region, the content included the
background and importance of holistic health care for postpartum mothers in the Isan region, as well as the
beliefs of mothers concerning holistic health care in the Isan region. Regarding the second aim to study current
conditions of and problems with integration of local Isan traditional knowledge, the content covered the
conditions and problems of both using traditional knowledge and implementing healthcare for postpartum
mothers in the Isan region. Regarding the third and final aim of studying integration for the use of local Isan
traditional knowledge in the holistic health treatment of postpartum mothers, the content detailed the integration,
development and sponsorship of using local Isan traditional knowledge in the holistic health treatment of
postpartum mothers. This research began in September 2012 and was concluded in July 2013.