The Development of Innovation Prevent Plantar Fasciitis among the Monks Innovation Prevent Plantar Fasciitis among the Monks

Authors

  • Matthawan Leeyutthanont Boromarajonani College of Nursing Suratthani
  • Kriangkai Sudlert Boromarajonani College of Nursing Suratthani
  • Jutiporn Srimainun Boromarajonani College of Nursing Suratthani
  • Chonthicha Wongpanit Boromarajonani College of Nursing Suratthani
  • Panadda Chatchawong Boromarajonani College of Nursing Suratthani
  • Piyaphon Witthayakorn , Boromarajonani College of Nursing Suratthani

Keywords:

Innovation, Plantar Fasciitis, Monks

Abstract

           The purposes of this research were to 1) study the problem condition and the need for plantar fasciitis prevention among the monks 2) develop an innovation to prevent plantar fasciitis for monks and 3) study the effectiveness of innovation. The research process compose of 3 phases: phases 1 is study the problem and need assessment for plantar fasciitis prevention among the monks and synthesize quality research to formulate the conceptual framework, phase 2 design and development of innovation base on energy crisis theory; massage and rolling, muscle stretching, vibration and sufficiency health and experiment with innovation bring the results of use to improve, phase 3 studied the effectiveness of innovation. The design was quasi-experimental research conducted with one group of samples.  The participants were 15 monks from Wiphawadi Kanchana temple, Suratthani, recruited by purposive sampling and according to the inclusion criteria. The measurements included the innovation quality assessment, pain level form and the satisfaction assessment l. All instruments were validated by three experts and index of item objective congruence between .67 - 1.00. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and dependent t-test.  Research finding revealed that 1) risk factors for plantar fasciitis of the monks were body mass index above normal, walking without shoes for at least 30 minutes, little foot management and want to have appropriate equipment to assist with foot management. 2) innovation is built according to the conceptual framework. There are components that are easy to find in the market. Characteristics was a base of the foot at a 45 degrees angle, with massage and vibration buttons at 2 points namely the toes and heel. 3) the average score of foot pain level  after using the innovation had lower pain levels than before the experiment  (p <.05)  and  the average score of overall innovation satisfaction at the moderate level. (M=3.47 SD.= .53) This study show the effectiveness to develop an innovation to prevent plantar fasciitis for monks.

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2021-12-28

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Leeyutthanont, M., Sudlert, K. ., Srimainun, J. ., Wongpanit, C. . ., Chatchawong, P. ., & Witthayakorn, P. . (2021). The Development of Innovation Prevent Plantar Fasciitis among the Monks Innovation Prevent Plantar Fasciitis among the Monks. Journal of Health Research and Innovation, 4(2), 174–184. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jhri/article/view/252069

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