The Effect of the Insulin Injection Site Belt Innovation in Diabetic Patients in the Nong Khon Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

This study aimed to 1) develop an insulin injection site belt innovation for diabetic patients in the service area of the Nong Khon Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani Province, 2) examine patients’ behaviors and knowledge before and after using the innovation, and 3) assess patient satisfaction with the innovation. The sample consisted of five purposively selected diabetic patients receiving insulin injections. Research instruments included the insulin injection site belt, designed as a circular device divided into seven sections representing days of the week, each indicating morning and evening injection points with color coding for memory aid and questionnaires on behavior, knowledge, and satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics

The results showed that after using the innovation, patients demonstrated improved injection practices, such as rotating injection sites, inspecting the skin, and recording injection locations, while reducing confusion regarding injection sides. Knowledge scores increased from 72.00% to 100.00%, and overall satisfaction was rated at the highest level (=4.97, SD=0.17). In conclusion, the insulin injection site belt innovation effectively enhanced accuracy and continuity in insulin injection, improved patients’ knowledge and practices, and was highly accepted. It is suitable for application in primary health care services.