Thai Journal of Nursing

Effectiveness of promoting the healing process of diabetic ulcers with curcumin gauzes in Lopburi Province

Pramuan Sribular, Mukda Nuysri, Warinee lemsawasdikul — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this quasi-experimental research was to study the effectiveness of promoting the healing process of diabetic ulcers (DU) with curcumin gauzes in Lopburi Province. A group of 64 diabetic patients with DU was purposively selected from Pattananikom Community Hospital to be an experimental group and from Thaluang Community Hospital to be a comparison group, 31 person in each group. The research tools were promoting the healing process of DU with curcumin gauzes, and the severity of open wound assessment form (OWAF). The content validity index and interrater reliability coefficient of OWAF were equal to 0.93. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Independent t-test, Proportional test, and Mann-Whitney U test. The results revealed as follows. 1) After 4 weeks, the experimental group had significantly higher healing rate of DU compared to the comparison group, and DU had healed significantly faster than the comparison group (p <.001). 2) In the 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th week, the experimental group had significantly lower mean score of wound severity compared to the comparison group (p < .01). 3) The experimental group had mean rates of decrease in width, length, depth of DU per week and decrease in DU circumference per week that were significantly greater than the comparison group, and mean of wound contraction per week that was significantly more than the comparison group (p <.001). Finally, 4) The mean material cost in wound dressing of the experimental group was significantly less than the comparison group (p <.001).

The effect of self-management program through LINE application on self management in people with acute coronary syndrome

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effect of self-management programs through LINE application on self-management in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A total of 52 participants were patients with the first diagnosis of ACS, and admitted in a super tertiary care hospital in Bangkok. They were randomly assigned into an experimental group (n = 26) and a control group (n = 26). The experimental group was given a self-management program through the LINE application consisting of booklets about self-management in diet and physical activity and a manual LINE application, assessment, and video. Both groups received the usual care and a practice guide after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) booklets. The study duration was 8 weeks. Data were collected using questionnaires, demographic and medical records, and The Heart Health Self-efficacy and Self-management (HH-SESM). The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and t-test. The results showed that after receiving the self-management program through the LINE application, the experimental group had higher average self-management scores than those before receiving the program (t = -11.305, p < .001). In addition, the experimental group had statistical significantly higher self-management average scores than those of the control group (t = -5.991, p < .001).

The effects of learning activities using gamification on achievement motivation and opinion toward teamwork among nursing students in a private university

Chonticha Chonsawat, Panisa Kraiwong, Mayuree Kaewchantr — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this quasi-experimental research was to evaluate the effects of learning activities using gamification on achievement motivation and opinion toward teamwork among nursing students in a private university. A sample of 94 nursing students was purposively selected. The research tools were the learning activities using gamification, achievement motivation assessment and a questionnaire on opinion toward teamwork. Their content validity indexes were 0.89, 0.96, and 0.98 respectively. The reliability coefficients of achievement motivation assessment and a questionnaire on opinion toward teamwork, were 0.93 and 0.96 respectively. Descriptive statistics and paired t-test were used in data analysis. The results were that after receiving learning activities using gamification, nursing students had higher achievement motivation than the pre-experiment at p < .01. Moreover, their opinions toward teamwork were at the high and highest levels.

Predictors of decision-making in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women

Jaruwan Kownaklai, Umaporn Kuasit, Tanaporn Surasean, Nittaya Amatharabundhit — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This descriptive research aims to identify the predictors of decision-making in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women. The sample was 242 pregnant women who received antenatal care service at the antenatal care department in two hospitals in the Northeastern region. Research tools included a general information questionnaire, a knowledge test on the COVID-19 vaccine, the questionnaires on attitude toward the COVID-19 vaccine and decision-making in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The content validity was assured by 3 experts. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients of the questionnaires on attitude toward the COVID-19 vaccine and decision making in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, were 0.82, and 0.85 respectively. Reliability coefficient of a knowledge test was 0.87 (KR20). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis. Findings were as follows. 1) Pregnant women had a moderate level of knowledge on COVID-19 vaccine. They had an attitude toward COVID-19 vaccine and the decision making in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at a high level. 2) Only attitude toward COVID-19 vaccine could predict the decision making in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women (B = 0.836 ) at p < .001.

Predictors of resilience quotient among older adults in Nakhon Phanom Province

Somkiat Suttharat , Mayuri Wongkwanklom — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This correlational research aimed to study the resilience quotient of older adults in Nakhon Phanom Province and to find its predictors. A sample of 120 older adults in Nakhon Phanom Province was purposively selected. The research instruments included questionnaires on personal data, social support, perceived health status, ability to continue daily activities, and resilience quotient. Their reliability Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were 0.85, 0.76, 0.82, and 0.85 respectively. Descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis were used in data analysis. The results revealed that older adults had resilience quotient at a high level (M = 4.02, SD = 0.38). The predictors of resilience quotient were social support (Beta = 0.334), perceived health status (Beta = 0.331), and the ability to continue daily activities (Beta = 0.235). These predictors accounted for 34.7 percent of its variance at p < .05.

The effect of health literacy enhancement program on stroke preventive behaviors among stroke patients on recovery stage

Porntira Boonchawee, Pachanut Nunthaitaweekul — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This quasi-experimental research is pretest- posttest control group design.The aim of this research was to determine effect of a health literacy enhancement program on stroke preventive behaviors among stroke patients on recovery stage. A sample of 60 stroke patients on recovery stage, was purposively selected and equally divided into the control group and experimental group, 30 patients in the experimental group received a health literacy enhancement program and 30 patients in the control group received routine nursing care. Research instruments included stroke preventive behavior questionnaire and health literacy questionnaire, The content validity index of 2 questionnaires are 0.93 and 0.87 respectively, reliability coefficients are 0.71 and 0.86 respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test. The results of implementation of a health literacy enhancement program caused higher stroke preventive behavior in stroke patients on recovery stage. As the results that after experiment, stroke preventive behavior of patients in the experimental group (x̄ = 64.90, SD = 5.95) were significantly higher than before experiment (x̄ = 60.20, SD = 5.65) at a statistical significance .05 (t = - 5.95, p < .001) and higher than those in the control group ( x̄ = 58.70, SD = 5.65 ) at a statistical significance .05 (t = -3.314, p < .001)