EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED EDUCATION ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS

Dr. K. Maheswari; V. Sarasvady

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED EDUCATION ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS

Dr. K. Maheswari, V. Sarasvady

Abstract :

Diabetes mellitus in India is in epidemic proportions. As it causes huge complications, empowering patients in taking care on their own is an important component in diabetic treatment. Since Lifestyle modification is needed to lead a normal life with diabetes, investigators planned for a structured education. A quasi experimental study was done with one group pre–test – post–test design to assess knowledge and practice on lifestyle modification and to assess the effectiveness of structured education among type2 diabetic patients. Non–probability convenient sampling technique was used to select 100 known type2 diabetic patients from selected primary health centres in Puducherry UT. Data collected by validated questionnaire containing demographic data and set of twenty questions to assess knowledge and practice of lifestyle modification. Post assessment was done 15 days later with the same questionnaire. Findings of the study revealed that there is significant improvement in both knowledge and practice on lifestyle modifications related to control of diabetes.