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@article{170812,
        author = {Pooja Rana and Dr. Prerna Mohan Saxena and Dr. Kshitija Bansal},
        title = {Impact of Patient Education on Physical Activity, Its Practices, and Self-Care Behaviour in Type 2 Diabetic Patients},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3550-3555},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170812},
        abstract = {Background: Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a global health crisis, with complications exacerbated by sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and inadequate self-care. Despite advances in medical care, the prevalence of T2DM continues to rise due to urbanization and unhealthy behaviors. Addressing this challenge requires targeted interventions, such as patient education, to enhance physical activity levels, self-care, and overall health outcomes.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of patient education programs in improving knowledge about physical activity, self-care behaviors, and overall diabetes management among patients aged 40 years and above diagnosed with T2DM.
Methodology: A pre-post experimental design was employed, involving 128 participants from various community settings in Delhi-NCR. Patient education sessions focused on the importance of physical activity, self-care, and lifestyle modifications. Questionnaires, including the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA), were used to assess pre- and post-intervention outcomes. Statistical analysis involved paired t-tests.
Results: Significant improvements were observed post-intervention in physical activity knowledge, GPAQ scores across all domains (work, transport, recreation), and self-care behaviors (p < 0.05). These results underscore the critical role of patient education in diabetes management.
Conclusion: Patient education programs can significantly enhance physical activity levels, self-care behaviors, and knowledge among individuals with T2DM, contributing to better diabetes management and improved quality of life.},
        keywords = {Type 2 diabetes, physical activity, patient education, self-care behaviors, diabetes management, GPAQ.},
        month = {December},
        }