Abstract:
This quasi experimental research aimed to test the effects of self-management program and ram mai plong exercise on HbA1C and quality of life in older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study sample were 48 patients, Diabetes Clinic out-patient department Ranong hospital, Ranong province. The experimental group and the compare groups were matched in term of sex, type of medications and duration of illness. The compare group received the eight weeks self-management program and ram mai plong exercise, while the control group received a conventional nursing care. The experimental group instruments were the self-management program and ram mai plong exercise and Quality of Life Questionnaire. The instruments were tested to the content validity by experts. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test. The research finding were as follows: 1. The mean HbA1C in older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus after received the self-management program and ram mai plong exercise was significant lower than before received program at level of .05. (X̅ pre = 8.65, SD = 1.53 ; X̅ post = 8.07, SD = 1.58, [d-bar] = .58, Sd = 1.13). 2.The mean quality of life in older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus after received the self-management program and ram mai plong exercise was significant higher than before received program at level of .05. (X̅ pre = 55.67, SD = 5.05; X̅ post = 65.33, SD = 3.10, [d-bar] = -9.67, Sd = 4.40). 3.The mean HbA1C in older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus in experimental group and control group was not significant different at level of .05. (X̅ experimental = 8.07, SD = 1.58; X̅ control = 8.90, SD = 1.51, t = -1.88). 4.The mean quality of life in older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus in experimental group and control group was significant at level of .05. (X̅ experimental = 65.33, SD = 3.10; (X̅ control = 61.00, SD = 3.27, t = 4.71).