THE DEVELOPMENT MODEL OF SELF CARE BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION FOR DIABETES PATIENTS TYPE 2 BY EMPOWERMENT PROCESS IN PRIMARY CARE UNIT PHON HOSPITAL KHON KAEN PROVINCE

Abstract

This Research aims to study the development model of selfcare behavior modification for diabetes patients type 2 by empowerment process in Primary care unit Phon Hospital KhonKaen Province. The study performed June 2019 – October 2019. The samples were used in this study. Selection of specific models (Purposive sampling) is a group of patients with diabetes type 2 that in Primary care unit PhonHospitalregister 2 consecutive years, HbA1c level≥7mg%of 40 people used in data analysis. Which contains information 3 parts is general information. Knowledge query and self-care behavior of diabetes mellitus patients Study on the single. Evaluation before and after studying.By using the Gibsonempowerment process contains1)problem searching2) recognizes about health problem 3) participate in choosing the right approach to health 4)maintaining effective of practices. Evaluation andtracking the continuity care by individual at home, so patients are changed self-care behavior practices.Data analysis using computer program package. Analyzed by descriptive statistics. Result of this study was found that after study the diabetes knowledge and self-care behavior are better in all aspects, significantly (p-value < 0. 001) to compare the mean of Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was found to have a statistically significant difference(p-value< 0.001).Conclusion: this study found that the empowerment process and tracking the continuity of care by individualat home can helpto diabetes patients have the knowledge and ability to care for themselves, recognizes about health problem in themselves, participate in choosing the right approach to health and contextual compliance,In terms of food,excercise,stress relief the behaviour is constantly changing and it affects the blood glucose control of the patient. So, should be used this processfor other chronic disease patients.