The Outcomes of a Self-Care Educational Program for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at the Outpatient Department of Chiang Khong Crown Prince Hospital

Abstract

This study is quasi-experimental research with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The objective is to compare the mean knowledge about diabetes, self-care behaviors, and blood glucose levels after fasting, before and after using the self-care management education program for patients with Type 2 diabetes at the outpatient department of Chiang Khong Crown Prince Hospital

The sample group in this study consisted of patients with type 2 diabetes who had blood sugar levels greater than 140 mg/dL on two occasions within six months and were registered at the outpatient department of Chiang Khong Crown Prince Hospital, totaling 30 individuals. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method based on specific criteria. The intervention used was an educational program for self-care in type 2 diabetes patients. The tools used in this study included a general demographic questionnaire, a general diabetes knowledge test, and a self-care behavior questionnaire. Data were collected from January to February 2025. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and inferential statistics using paired t-test

The study found that the experimental group, after participating in the educational program for self-care in diabetes, showed an increase in diabetes knowledge and self-care behaviors, as well as a significant reduction in blood sugar levels (p<0.05). It is recommended that educational activities based on the program be organized regularly and continuously to promote sustainable positive behaviors and expand the impact to other patient groups.