Social Capital Development: Herbal Foot Soak to reduce the level of numbness in diabetic patients in Ban Nong on Community, Muang District, Udon Thani Province

Abstract

    The purpose of this research is 1. to analyze the situation Problems and demand for herbal foot bath products to reduce foot numbness in diabetic patients 2. To develop ready-made herbal foot bath products to reduce foot numbness in diabetic patients. 3. To compare the level of foot numbness in diabetic patients. 4. To assess the satisfaction of diabetic patients. This research is quasi-experimental research. The study group consisted of type 2 diabetic patients with foot numbness who received services at Udon Thani Thai Traditional Medicine School. Udon Thani Province, 30 people, with specific criteria for selecting samples. By collecting data between November 2022 - February 2023, then analyzing the data and summarizing the results. By finding percentage, mean (x̅) and standard deviation (S.D.) and Paired Samples T-test.

    Comparison between before and after using the product showed that the level of foot numbness after foot bath (day 60), left and right foot numbness decreased compared to before foot bath (day 30), which From the statistical analysis, it was found that the level of numbness of both feet before and after the foot bath was found to be significantly different at the 0.05 level. Overall satisfaction was at the highest level (x̅ = 4.82). When considering each item, it was found that the first level of satisfaction with using the product was that the finished herbal foot bath product was convenient to use. Most satisfied with using the product (x̅ = 4.90).

    This research will bring the natural resources available in the community, such as turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime skin, galangal, Wan Nang Kham, vine, plai, salt, alum, to develop ready-made herbal foot bath products that are effective in reducing numbness in patients. diabetes And it is a guideline for developing social costs, creating ready-made herbal foot bath products to help reduce numbness in diabetic patients for the benefit of people in the community.