Effects of a Health Behavior Change Care Model on Self-Management Behavior and Clinical Outcomes in Stage 2–3a CKD Patients at NCD Clinic in Ban Khlong Khu Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital, Phichit Province.
Keywords:
Stage 2–3a Chronic Kidney Disease, Self-Management, Health Behavior Change, Clinical OutcomesAbstract
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important public health problem, particularly among patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. At Ban Khlong Khu Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital, Phichit Province, most CKD patients were found to be in stages 2–3a, which represent a critical period for delaying kidney function decline. However, routine care still has limitations in behavioral assessment and continuous follow-up.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of a health behavior change care model on self-management behaviors and clinical outcomes among patients with stage 2–3a chronic kidney disease.
Methods: This study employed a two-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 60 participants selected by purposive sampling and divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 30 participants in each group. The experimental group received the 12-week care model, while the control group received usual care. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, and independent t-test.
Results: After the intervention, the experimental group had a significant increase in knowledge scores regarding CKD and delaying kidney function decline, from 8.63 ± 1.72 to 12.87 ± 1.26. Self-management behavior scores for delaying kidney function decline also increased from 51.87 ± 7.94 to 72.43 ± 8.15. These improvements were statistically significant (p < .001) and significantly higher than those of the control group (p < .001). Regarding clinical outcomes, the experimental group showed a significant increase in eGFR and significant reductions in serum creatinine, systolic blood pressure, and body mass index (p < .05). Satisfaction with the care model was at the highest level (Mean = 4.54, SD = 0.38).
Conclusion: The health behavior change care model effectively improved knowledge regarding CKD and delaying kidney function decline, self-management behaviors for delaying kidney function decline, and clinical outcomes related to slowing CKD progression. The model is appropriate for application in primary care NCD clinics.
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