Stakeholders’ Competencies and Roles of Diabetes Management in a Community
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Background: Diabetes mellitus is a serious and increasingly complex global public health issue. It is a major cause of mortality and imposes a substantial economic burden on health systems. In Thailand, the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise. Therefore, it is essential to develop disease management strategies that emphasize prevention and ongoing community-based care, including approaches for diabetes remission that aim to control blood glucose levels close to normal without medication.
Objectives: To conduct an in-depth study of the competencies and roles of stakeholders in community-based diabetes management.
Methods: This qualitative study involved 30 stakeholders participating in a community-based diabetes management program. Participants included representatives from higher education institutions, primary healthcare units, community leaders, committee members, and program participants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions and analyzed using content analysis.
Results: The findings revealed that stakeholders involved in the program could be categorized into four groups: community members, healthcare personnel, academic and coordination personnel, and financial support groups. Each group played distinct roles in driving the program, including leadership, clinical care, facilitation, and financial support. Key competencies contributing to the success of the program included leadership, open-minded attitudes, professional expertise, and financial support capacity.
Conclusion: The success of community-based diabetes management programs is driven by collaborative efforts among all stakeholders. Each group holds specific roles and competencies, which collectively enable effective and sustainable program implementation.
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บทความที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของวิทยาลัยพยาบาลบรมราชชนนี จังหวัดนนทบุรี
ข้อความที่ปรากฏในบทความแต่ละเรื่องในวารสารวิชาการเล่มนี้เป็นความคิดเห็นส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนแต่ละท่านไม่เกี่ยวข้องกับวิทยาลัยพยาบาลบรมราชชนนี จังหวัดนนทบุรี และคณาจารย์ท่านอื่น ในวิทยาลัยฯ แต่อย่างใด ความรับผิดชอบองค์ประกอบทั้งหมดของบทความแต่ละเรื่องเป็นของผู้เขียนแต่ละท่าน หากมีความผิดพลาดใด ๆ ผู้เขียนแต่ละท่านจะรับผิดชอบบทความของตนเองแต่ผู้เดียว
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