Effectiveness of Self - Care Management Training on Self - Efficacy among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

The present study investigated the effectiveness of self -care management training on self -efficacy among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attending tertiary care hospital, Kottayam. A quantitative approach with quasi experimental pre test post test control group design was used for the study. The study was theoretically supported by Pender's health promotion model. A total of 64 patients, each 32 in control and experimental group, were selected for the study using non probability purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using socio personal and clinical data, DMSES (Diabetic Management Self Efficacy Scale) and MDQOL 17 (Modified Diabetes Quality Of Life 17). After pre test, the subjects in the control group received routine care and experimental group received self -care management training along with routine care. The self -care management training consisting of a teaching programme regarding general aspects of diabetes, hands on training on self -monitoring of blood sugar, safe insulin administration practices, foot care, eye care and oral care.The post test were conducted on 28 th day.The results of the study revealed that self -care management training had significant effect on self -efficacy (p < 0.01) among patients with T2DM.