Development of a program to change knowledge and self-management skills in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus that cannot control blood sugar Khao Wong

Abstract

     This quasi-experimental research aimed to evaluate the effect of the theory application program. PRECEDE-PROCEED model to change health behaviors in type 2diabetic patients with uncontrollable glycemic load Khao Wong Hospital. Method of conducting research 120 eligible subjects with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to the study group and 60 to the experimental group and 60 to the control group. The experimental group received the theory application program. PRECEDE-PROCEED model to change health behaviors in type 2 diabetic patients with uncontrollable glycemic load while the control group received normal care. Collect data from questionnaire responses and taking notes. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage, mean and standard deviation) and reference statistics (t-test, chi-square, repeated-measures analysis of variance). Research results: The experimental group had knowledge, behavior, blood sugar. The accumulation of sugar was significantly better than the control group. The program had a moderate to high effect size. Patients with diabetes in the experimental group were able to maintain healthy behaviors for 12 months. Summary and recommendations Providing Knowledge in conjunction with skill training Nurse support, including home visits and self-empowerment, is the core of diabetes self-management programs. The program helps people with diabetes control their blood sugar and accumulated sugar well. The results of the program can be applied in other similar agencies.