Health Science Journal of Nakhon Ratchasima College

บทบรรณาธิการ

2025-06-29T14:55:13+07:00

วารสารวิทยาศาสตร์สุขภาพ วิทยาลัยนครราชสีมา ปีที่ 4 ฉบับที่ 1 กำหนดเผยแพร่เดือนมกราคม ถึง เดือนมิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2568 ประกอบด้วยบทความทั้งหมด 5 เรื่อง ได้แก่ บทความวิจัย จำนวน 4 เรื่อง และบทความปริทรรศน์ จำนวน 1 เรื่อง โดยดำเนินการทุกขั้นตอนตามเกณฑ์คุณภาพของศูนย์ดัชนีการอ้างอิงวารสารไทย (Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre: TCI)

ทั้งนี้ เพื่อให้การเผยแพร่ผลงานทางวิชาการเป็นที่รู้จักกว้างขวางมากยิ่งขึ้นจึงขอความร่วมมือจากทุกท่านช่วยประชาสัมพันธ์ อนึ่ง วารสารวิทยาศาสตร์สุขภาพ วิทยาลัยนครราชสีมา ขอขอบพระคุณผู้มีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องทุกท่านที่ช่วยแนะนำเพื่อปรับปรุงคุณภาพของวารสาร ให้มีความสมบูรณ์ ซึ่งคณะผู้ดำเนินงานวารสารวิทยาศาสตร์สุขภาพ วิทยาลัยนครราชสีมา จะพัฒนาคุณภาพให้ได้รับการรับรองมาตรฐานในระดับที่สูงขึ้นต่อไป

The Development of Service Quality in Blood Glucose Testing for Diabetic Patients by Blood Glucose Meter (BGM), Kho Wang Hospital

2025-03-19T09:48:41+07:00

This research aimed to enhance the quality of blood glucose testing services and optimize the quality control process for portable blood glucose meters (BGM) used at point-of-care service units for diabetic patients. The 80 follow-up diabetic patients at Kho Wang Hospital were included in the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which was divided into four sections: demographic information, awareness, blood glucose testing by BGM, and service quality. Descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were conducted for data analysis. The relationships between factors influencing blood glucose control and service quality were analyzed using Chi-square test and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient.

The results indicated that 55.56 of participants were male and the mean age of the patients was 59.40 years. The most common comorbidity was hypertension (47.50%) and 58.75% of patients had been living with diabetes for more than 10 years. Most patients (96.25%) had family members as their primary caregivers. Additionally, 91.25% had demonstrated a high level of awareness regarding blood glucose testing, and 82.50% successfully maintained their blood glucose control. The quality of blood glucose testing services was rated as high, accounting for 91.25%. The analysis of associations demonstrated that comorbidities were correlated with blood glucose control (p-value < 0.05). Furthermore, age (r = 0.71) was positively correlated with the quality of blood glucose testing services (p-value< 0.05). Therefore, enhancing care for diabetic patients, particularly those with comorbidities and the elderly, was essential for improving the quality of blood glucose testing services.

Antioxidant Activities and Quantification of Carotenoids, Phenolics, and Flavonoids in the Methanolic Extract of the Marine Microalga Odontella sp.

2025-06-09T10:17:36+07:00

The marine microalgae group diatoms (Odontella sp.) are brown microalgae belonging to the Bacillariophyta, found in the sea along the eastern coast of Thailand. They have the potential to be developed as components of dietary supplements and health products due to their various important chemical constituents. Therefore, this research investigates the antioxidant activities and quantifies the carotenoid compounds in the methanol extract of the marine algae Odontella sp. using HPLC techniques. Additionally, the total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) were analyzed to evaluate their correlation with antioxidant activities. The study found that the methanol extract of the marine microalgae Odontella sp. had IC₅₀ values from antioxidant activity tests using the DPPH and ABTS methods of 0.910 ± 0.04 µg/ml and 0.057 ± 0.04 µg/ml, respectively. Additionally, the TPC and TFC were found to be 18.9±0.7 gram GAE per 100 gram extract and 17.5±0.6 gram QE per 100 gram extract, respectively. HPLC analysis revealed the presence of carotenoid compounds, including astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, and fucoxanthin, but zeaxanthin was not detected. All the compounds are associated with the antioxidant activities of the extract. Therefore, the results of this study support that the extract from Odontella sp. has the potential to be developed into dietary supplements or utilized in nutrition and anti-aging applications in the future.

A Systematic Literature Review of Community-Based Programs for Self-Care Promotion in Tuberculosis Patients

2025-06-06T10:04:28+07:00

This systematic literature review aimed to examine the patterns of self-care promotion programs for tuberculosis (TB) patients in community settings. The review was conducted follo0wing the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. The inclusion criteria were: The studies published between 2014 and 2024 and the studies employing randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental designs. The keywords used in the literature search included “interventions”, “self-care”, “tuberculosis patients”, and “community-based”. A total of 34 research articles were initially identified, of which 5 met the inclusion criteria and specifically evaluated the effectiveness of self-care promotion programs for TB patients in communities. The findings revealed the following key characteristics: (1) self-care promotion interventions commonly included group lectures, individual counseling, self-care skills training, and remote or telephone follow-up; (2) health professionals were the primary facilitators delivering the interventions; (3) program durations ranged from one to three months; (4) educational content focused on TB knowledge, treatment regimens, nutrition, side effect management, infection control, and appropriate self-care practices during treatment; and (5) outcome variables included TB patients’ self-care knowledge and behaviors. These findings suggest that nursing practice should integrate community-based self-care promotion activities for TB patients, emphasizing knowledge dissemination combined with skill training and remote follow-up. Such approaches are expected to enhance patients’ accurate self-care behaviors and medication adherence, ultimately leading to improved treatment outcomes and reduced transmission of TB within the community.

Effectiveness Of Self-Care Program For Colon Cancer Prevention in the Risk Population of Primary Health Network Under the Ministry of Public Health, Maharat Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.

2025-06-10T14:28:50+07:00

This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of self-care program to prevent colon cancer in the risk population of primary health network under the Ministry of Public Health, Maharat Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The sample consisted of 80 individuals aged 50–70 years who had received positive results from the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) and were classified as at risk for colorectal cancer within the hospital’s health network. Participants were selected using purposive sampling and divided into two groups of 40: an experimental group, which received the self-care program based on the Health Belief Model, and a control group, which received only basic health education. The research instruments included: 1. A self-care behavioral program for colorectal cancer prevention 2. A questionnaire measuring health beliefs and self-care behaviors. The content validity of the questionnaire was 0.98, while the reliability coefficients (Cronbach’s alpha) for the health belief and self-care behavior components were 0.80 and 0.81, respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and comparative analysis using t-test.
The results indicated that the experimental group, which received the health belief-based intervention, demonstrated significantly higher post-intervention scores in awareness and self-care behaviors for colorectal cancer prevention than the control group (p < 0.001). Furthermore, participants in the experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement in awareness and self-care behaviors after the intervention compared to before (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that the Health Belief Model-based program is effective in promoting self-care behaviors for colon cancer prevention and can be beneficial for public health initiatives.

Laboratory Testing in Anti-Aging Medicine

2025-05-20T08:39:52+07:00

Anti-aging medicine is a medical discipline that emphasizes the prevention of disease, health restoration and the promotion of longevity with optimal quality of life through a holistic approach. Laboratory investigations play a pivotal role in in-depth assessment and treatment monitoring by evaluating the balance and degeneration of body systems, such as the hormonal, metabolic and immune systems. This is achieved by measuring hormone levels, vitamins, inflammatory markers, antioxidant status, glucose regulation, lipid profiles, liver and renal function, as well as assessing cellular and chromosomal aging biomarkers, including telomere length and DNA methylation analysis. This article aims to compile various types of tests and biomarkers, along with concepts for applying laboratory testing in anti-aging medicine to enable precise health evaluation. Integrating laboratory results with physical examination, medical history, lifestyle behaviors and clinical symptoms enable the development of personalized therapeutic strategies, decelerate physiological decline, and prevent age-related chronic diseases. This proactive healthcare approach ultimately enhances long-term quality of life.