Effects of the “Beeb Beeb-Gam Gam-Khayam Duft (Dub) Klai” Innovation on Stress Levels among Third-Year Nursing Students at Srimahasarakham Nursing College

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study with two-group, pre-test and post-test design aimed to 1) evaluate the efficacy of the “Beeb Beeb-Gam Gam-Khayam Duft (Dub) Klai” innovation on stress reduction and participants’ satisfactions among the third-year nursing students at Srimahasarakham Nursing College. Samples of 32 participants were recruited using simple random sampling and assigned to either an experimental or a control group (16 samples per group). The experimental group utilized the “Beeb Beeb-Gam Gam-Khayam Duft (Dub) Klai” innovation-a sensory-integrated stress management tool developed based on the Srimahasarakham Nursing College Step (SMNC Step) framework for 10 consecutive days. This intervention was combined with lavender-scented tactile stimulation with classical music therapy accessed via a QR code. The control group engaged in routine stress management practices. Data were collected using the Suanprung Stress Test-20 (SPST-20) and a validated satisfaction questionnaire (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient=0.92). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-tests. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in stress levels in the experimental group (𝑥̅=32.13, SD=3.22) as compared to the control group (𝑥̅=42.06, SD=13.90) at p<0.05. Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the innovation’s sensory components, portability, and relaxation efficacy (𝑥̅=4.48, SD=0.12). Consequently, the “Beeb Beeb-Gam Gam-Khayam Duft (Dub) Klai” innovation is an effective, user-friendly, and practical non-pharmacological intervention for stress reduction and mental health promotion in nursing students.