A Community Participation Model for Preventing Complications among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at Na Pho Tai Health Promoting Hospital, Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

     This action research aimed to develop an integrated collaborative care model for Type 2 diabetic patients in the area of Ban Na Pho Tai Health Promoting Hospital, Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The total target group consisted of 97 individuals: 30 diabetic patients, 30 volunteers, and 37 representatives from the municipality, public health officials, and community representatives. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Quantitative data were gathered using a constructed questionnaire, while qualitative data were collected through group discussions, interviews, and participatory meetings. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were analyzed using Content Analysis.

     The research findings revealed that this development involved 9 steps: 1) data collection, 2) committee establishment, 3) action plan development, 4) volunteer potential development, 5) knowledge provision and behavior modification, 6) home visit follow-up, 7) supervision, monitoring, and support, 8) knowledge exchange platforms, and 9) lesson learned debriefing. The results of this process indicated that the target groups experienced increased levels of knowledge, satisfaction, and participation. This process led to an increase in the number of patients who could control their blood sugar effectively, with a 66.67% increase from the original number.