Journal of Nursing, Siam University

Effectiveness of Physical and Mental Health Promotion Through Hopscotch Exercise Program for the Older Adults in the Community of Omnoi Subdistrict, Kratumbaen District, Samutsakhon Province

2025-07-14T12:54:28+07:00

This quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design aimed (1) to study the effectiveness of physical and mental health promotion through hopscotch exercise program for the older adults in the community of Omnoi Subdistrict, Kratumbaen District, Samutsakhon Province by comparing the lower extremity muscle strength, balance ability, muscular flexibility, also level of happiness and social competency of the older adults, before and after participation, and (2) to evaluate the older adults’ satisfaction after completing the program. The samples comprised 42 older adults aged 60 years and above. The study was conducted from October 2024 to January 2025. When comparing the mean scores before and after participating in the exercise program using the Paired t-test, the findings demonstrated lower mean scores and significant improvement of the samples’ lower extremity muscle strength (13.99 ± 3.55 and 10.83 ± 3.12), balance ability (11.82 ± 3.45 and 9.98 ± 2.77), muscular flexibility (7.50 ± 3.00 and 6.00 ± 2.70), the level of happiness and social competency (40.15 ± 9.20 and 43.50 ± 7.80), with statistical significant (p < 0.0001). Moreover, after participation, the evaluation using descriptive statistics consisting of means and standard deviation, showed that the samples' satisfaction with the exercise program was at the highest level (43.59 ± 4.68).

The exercise program demonstrated effectiveness in promoting the physical, mental, and social well-being of older adults. It helped improve lower extremity muscle strength, balance ability and muscular flexibility. Exercising with hopscotch enhanced joy. Group exercise also fostered social connection, eased loneliness, and lowered the risk of depression. Public health units are encouraged to expand the program to other communities to broaden its benefits.

Effects of Interactive Learning Media Regarding Nursing Care for Persons with Panic Disorder on Knowledge, Learning Effectiveness, and Satisfaction among Nursing Students

2025-09-22T13:36:45+07:00

This quasi-experimental research aimed to examine the effects of interactive learning media regarding nursing care for persons with panic disorder on knowledge, learning effectiveness, and learning satisfaction among nursing students. A quasi-experimental two-group pretest–posttest design was employed. The sample consisted of 112 fourth-year nursing students, divided into an experimental group (n = 56) and a control group (n = 56). Research instruments included interactive learning media on nursing care for persons with panic disorder, a knowledge assessment on nursing care for panic disorder, and a questionnaire on learning effectiveness and satisfaction. Data analysis were descriptive statistic, paired t-test, and independent t-test. The results showed that both the experimental (M = 9.14, SD = 1.47) and control groups (M = 8.91, SD = 1.28) had significantly higher posttest knowledge scores compared to their pretest scores (p < .001). However, no significant difference was found between the two groups’ posttest scores. Overall, participants reported high levels of learning effectiveness and satisfaction at a high level (M = 4.67, SD = 0.36; M = 4.59, SD = 0.55). These findings indicate that the interactive learning media were effective in enhancing learning outcomes and satisfaction among nursing students, supporting the development of educational innovations to meet the demands of 21st-century nursing education.

Development of a Gamification Prototype to Enhance Learning of Rational Psychotropic Drug Use among Nursing Students

2025-09-12T15:15:53+07:00

This research and development study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a gamification prototype entitled “Good Nurse: Nursing with Compassion” to enhance nursing students’ learning of rational psychotropic drug use, based on the ADDIE Model framework. Participants were thirty fourth-year nursing students selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments comprised: (1) the gamification prototype “Good Nurse: Nursing with Compassion,” which was validated by experts and achieved a content validity index (CVI) of 1.00; (2) a knowledge test on rational psychotropic drug use with a Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) of 0.82; and (3) a questionnaire assessing learning effectiveness and satisfaction, yielding a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.92. The results demonstrated that students’ post-test knowledge scores (M = 9.33, SD = 0.80) were significantly higher than their pre-test scores (M = 6.17, SD = 1.68) (t = –9.333, p < .001). Furthermore, students reported a high level of satisfaction with the learning experience (M = 4.20, SD = 0.86). These findings suggest that the gamification prototype effectively enhances learning outcomes and can serve as an innovative digital educational tool to foster motivation and engagement in rational psychotropic drug use learning among nursing students.

The Effect of Resilience Enhancement Program on Resilience Quotient and Suicidal Ideation in Depression Patient, a Community Hospital in Sukhothai Province

2025-07-12T09:52:06+07:00

The purpose of this quasi-experiment research is to determine the effectiveness of resilience enhancement program on resilience quotients and suicidal ideation in depression patients. The sample consisted of 66 depressive patients, who were recruited using the inclusion criteria through purposive sampling technique and randomized into control and experimental groups, with 33 subjects per each. The experimental group participated in the resilience enhancing program and the control group received routine care. The research instruments were the personal data questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory (RQ), suicidal test (8Q), and resilience enhancing program. The data analysis was performed through descriptive statistics and t-test

Results revealed that the mean scores of participants’ resilience quotient pre-test and post-test in the experimental group were 14.07 (SD = 9.96) and 25.73 (SD = 6.57) at statistically significant 0.05, while the mean scores pre-test and post-test in the control group were not significantly as values of 17.40 (SD = 8.92) and 18.60 (SD = 8.72). The suicidal ideation scores on the pre-test and post-test of experimental group were 22.06 (SD = 7.51) and 15.13 (SD = 9.72) with statistically significant at 0.05, while the control group's mean scores were 18.87 (SD = 8.54) and 18.53 (SD = 8.89) without statistically significant.

The results of research indicate that the resilience enhancement program on resilience quotient and suicidal ideation can be effectively used in service, train for healthcare team to improve caring skill, and develop the standard of care for developing the quality of care for depressive patients. Enhancing the suggestion to authority persons such District Public Health Officer, Provincial Public Health Officer, and Reginal Health Officer for initiating the policy for caring of patients with depression.

The Relationship Between Perception and Preventive Behaviors for Office Syndrome Among Supportive Personnel at a University in Chanthaburi Province

2025-11-08T07:02:56+07:00

This study employed a descriptive correlational research design to examine the relationship between health belief patterns and preventive behaviors for office syndrome among 200 support personnel in a university located in Chanthaburi Province. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s formula. The participants were selected through proportional allocation followed by simple random sampling from each department. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire comprising six sections: (1) personal information; (2) perceived susceptibility to office syndrome; (3) perceived severity of office syndrome; (4) perceived benefits of preventive behaviors; (5) perceived barriers to preventive behaviors; and (6) preventive behaviors for office syndrome. The reliability of parts 2 to 6 was tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, yielding values of .86, .81, .90, .70, and .77, respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the relationships were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.

The findings revealed that the participants demonstrated a moderate level of preventive behaviors for office syndrome. Perceived susceptibility to office syndrome was positively correlated at a low level with preventive behaviors (r = 0.23, p < .01). Perceived severity showed a very low positive correlation with preventive behaviors (r = 0.18, p < .05). Perceived benefits of preventive behaviors had a low positive correlation with preventive behaviors (r = 0.21, p < .05). In contrast, perceived barriers to preventive behaviors were not significantly associated with preventive behaviors for office syndrome. These findings suggest that nurses or relevant personnel should organize health promotion activities utilizing the Health Belief Model as a conceptual framework to prevent Office Syndrome.

Factors Contributing to Perceived Health Effects from Electronic Cigarettes among Undergraduate Students

2025-10-07T14:34:25+07:00

Cigarette smoking is the one of major causes of chronic illness and death of people in the world. From the past until present, cigarettes have been used in many different forms. However, electronic cigarettes are interesting by many people resulting from misunderstanding of the harmful and incorrect belief. Therefore, a rapid increase of electronic cigarettes user over the years among adolescents has been found in many countries including Thailand. This correlative study aimed to examine factors that contributed to students’ perception of health effects from electronic cigarettes. Literature reviews specified factors were employed into this study including knowledge on electronic cigarettes, peer pressure, parental smoking, mass media accessibility, age, gender, curiosity, and healthcare provider’s perception on electronic cigarettes. Three hundred eighty–two undergraduate students were randomly selected through the stratified sampling technique. Structured questionnaire closed and open-ended questions were developed. Validity was examined through expert judgments with 0.90 of Item Objective Congruence. Reliability was tested for a part knowledge on electronic cigarettes by KR-20 and other parts by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient with value 0.854 and 0.905 respectively. Results revealed five significant factors associated with perceived health effects from electronic cigarettes among undergraduate students including healthcare provider’s perception on electronic cigarettes, curiosity, mass media accessibility, peer pressure, and parental smoking. The healthcare provider’s perception on electronic cigarettes was most related to the perceived health effects from electronic cigarettes (r = 0.551, p < 0.01). The results indicated factors contributing to perceived health effects from electronic cigarettes which were the same factors found in the previous research findings. However, participants in this research had less knowledge of electronic cigarettes and their harm to health. Therefore, a campaign to alert the university students’ perception of negative consequences of electronic cigarettes towards their health is needed.

Effects of Application for Preg-PLAM 4 Warning Signs on Self-care Behaviours in Pregnant Women During the Near Term

2025-07-30T08:57:44+07:00

This study employed a quasi-experimental research design and was conducted between November 2024 and February 2025 among 100 pregnant women in their third trimester. The participants were divided into an experimental group and a control group. The objectives were: 1) to examine the outcomes of using an educational application, 2) to assess user satisfaction, 3) to reduce anxiety among women approaching childbirth, and 4) to investigate differences in APGAR scores between the experimental and control groups. The reliability of the questionnaire was tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, yielding a reliability value of 0.88. The research instruments consisted of a personal information questionnaire, a 10-item knowledge questionnaire (IOC = 0.9), and a 10-item satisfaction questionnaire (IOC = 0.8). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including the independent t-test and paired t-test.

The results showed that: The results revealed that the mean knowledge scores in the experimental group significantly improved after the intervention at the 0.05 level. After the intervention, satisfaction with the application and with staff guidance was at the highest level. Post-use anxiety levels differed markedly from pre-use levels, and the experimental group demonstrated significantly different neonatal APGAR scores compared to the control group.

The Relationship Between Orientation and Self-Development Needs Among Nursing Instructors at a Private University in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area

2025-11-14T14:51:56+07:00

This study investigated orientation outcomes, self-development needs, the relationship between orientation outcomes and self-development needs, and comparisons by teaching experience among nursing faculty. A correlational survey was conducted with 32 nursing instructors at a private university in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area who completed the orientation program. Data were collected using two questionnaires with reliability coefficients of 0.968 and 0.975. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and one-way ANOVA were employed for data analysis. Results showed that overall orientation outcomes were at a high level (M = 4.35, SD = 0.57), with attitudes scoring highest (M = 4.46). Overall self-development needs were high (M = 4.18, SD = 0.75), with teaching needs scoring highest (M = 4.42). A strong positive correlation was found between orientation outcomes and self-development needs (r = .748, p < .01). Significant differences were found in both variables when classified by teaching experience (p < .05), with faculty having more than 7 years of experience showing the highest orientation outcomes, and those with 1–3 years of experience demonstrating the highest self-development needs. The findings indicate that effective orientation is related to readiness and stimulates self-development needs among nursing faculty. Institutions should develop orientation programs aligned with teaching experience and provide continuous development activities.

The Relationship between Personal Factors and Health Literacy in Preventing Renal Function Decline among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

2025-11-14T12:12:10+07:00

Introduction: Renal function deterioration is often caused by a lack of health knowledge and preventive awareness.

Objective: This correlational research aimed to examine the relationship between personal factors and health literacy for chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevention.

Methods: The study involved 122 patients with CKD stages 1–3, selected based on clinical diagnosis, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), or urine microalbumin levels. Research instruments included a personal information questionnaire and a 6-domain Health Literacy Scale. The tools were validated by experts, with Cronbach’s alpha ranging from .75 to .95 and a KR–20 of .74 Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test.

Results: Overall health literacy was at a low level (58.20%). The functional literacy domain had the lowest score (56.56%), followed by media literacy (63.11%), while the decision-making domain was mostly at a high level (62.30%). Personal factors significantly related to overall health literacy (p < .001) included educational level, occupation, and the use of health monitoring devices.

Conclusion: Enhancing health literacy should prioritize patients with low educational and income levels. Interventions should focus on developing skills for using health monitoring devices to effectively delay the progression of kidney disease.