Effectiveness of Behavior Modification Program for Diabetic Patients in Suan Kluai Health Promoting Hospital, Ban Pong District in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand

Rice bran arabinoxylan compound (RBAC) is derived from defatted rice bran hydrolyzed with Lentinus edodes mycelial enzyme. It has been marketed as a functional food and a nutraceutical with health-promoting properties. Some research has demonstrated this rice bran derivative to be a potent immunomodulator, which also possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-angiogenic properties. To date, research on RBAC has predominantly focused on its immunomodulatory action and application as a complementary therapy for cancer. Nonetheless, the clinical applications of RBAC can extend beyond cancer therapy. This article is a narrative review of the research on the potential benefits of RBAC for cancer and other health conditions based on the available literature. RBAC research has shown it to be useful as a complementary treatment for cancer and human immunodeficiency virus infection. It can positively modulate serum glucose, lipid and protein metabolism in diabetic patients. Additionally, RBAC has been shown to ameliorate irritable bowel syndrome and protect against liver injury caused by hepatitis or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It can potentially ease symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome and prevent the common cold. RBAC is safe to consume and has no known side effects at the typical dosage of 2–3 g/day. Nevertheless, further research in both basic studies and human clinical trials are required to investigate the clinical applications, mechanisms, and effects of RBAC.

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Application of the Ottawa Charter Five Priority Areas of Action for Public Health to an Institution-Wide Diabetes Care Promotion

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18041543 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1543

Author(s):

Min-Hua Lin ◽

She-Yu Chiu ◽

Wen-Chao Ho ◽

Hui-Ying Huang

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Diabetes Care ◽

Hospital Staff ◽

Health Promotion Program ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Diabetes Patients

This study was the first institution-wide health promotion program in Taiwan to apply the five priority areas for taking action in public health highlighted in the Ottawa Charter for diabetes patients. We aimed to improve the quality of home care received by diabetic patients by training health care professionals in health promotion. This program consisted of developing personal skills, reorienting health services, strengthening community actions, creating supportive environments, and building healthy public policy. It was applied in the Yunlin Christian Hospital located in central Taiwan from August 2011 to November 2011. A health-promoting education course consisting of weight control, diabetes care, and quality management for diabetes was developed and applied to all 323 hospital staff. Then, hospital staff volunteers and diabetes patients were recruited to participate in the program. A total of 61 staff volunteers and 90 diabetes patients were involved in this study. Staff volunteers were trained to participate in communities to provide care and guidance to patients with diabetes. The World Health Organization Quality of Life(WHOQOL)-BREF-Taiwan Version questionnaires were investigated before and after implementation of this program for the patients. A health-promoting lifestyle profile questionnaire was filled by the staff. The investigation data were then analyzed by statistical methods. The diabetes patients experienced a significant increase in their satisfaction with health and health-related quality of life as well as significant improvements in health-promotion and self-management behaviors (p < 0.05). In addition, staff volunteers significantly consumes food from the five major groups than the other staff (p < 0.05). Various improvements in health-promoting behaviors were observed amongst the hospital staff and the diabetic patients. Our project could be a reference for other medical organizations to implement an institution-wide health-promotion program for diabetic patients.

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Factors Affecting Public Health Performance Evaluation of Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital Directors

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.03.421 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 185 ◽

pp. 128-132 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Prachak Bouphan ◽

Chanya Apipalakul ◽

Tang Keow Ngang

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Performance Evaluation ◽

District Health ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Health Performance ◽

Health Promoting Hospital ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Public Health Performance

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Infectious waste from subdistrict health promoting hospital: How about the amount?

Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.4103/1755-6783.193979 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 442

Author(s):

Patthamaporn Apaijitt ◽

Vechayan Kanchan ◽

Viroj Wiwanitkit

Keyword(s):

Health Promoting Hospital ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Infectious Waste

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Risk perception, self-efficacy, trust for physician, depression, and behavior modification in diabetic patients

Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1177/1359105317718057 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 350-360 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Hissei Imai ◽

Toshiaki A Furukawa ◽

Shin-u Hayashi ◽

Atsushi Goto ◽

Kazuo Izumi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Risk Perception ◽

Behavior Modification ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Food Habits ◽

Depressive Mood ◽

Behavioral Changes ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Health Promotion Behaviors ◽

And Behavior

We evaluated the associations of risk perception, self-efficacy, and trust with two health promotion behaviors (food habits and exercise) and depressive mood. Diabetic patients aged between 40 and 64 ( n = 1195) were included in the analyses. Risk perception worsened behavioral changes in terms of food habits and depression, whereas self-efficacy and trust improved food habits, exercise, and depression; trust improved exercise and depression. In conclusion, self-efficacy and trust appear to be more beneficial than risk perception for positive behavioral changes and for improving depression in diabetic patients. However, their influence on behavioral changes may be different according to the types of behaviors.

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