EFFECTIVENESS OF NURSE LED DIABETES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major global health challenge, with Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) significantly impacting patients' quality of life and clinical outcomes. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Diabetes Management Programme (NLDMP) in improving quality of life among patients with T2DM. Methods: A true experimental pretest-posttest control group design was adopted. A total of 200 participants (100 in the control group and 100 in the experimental group) were selected through stratified random sampling. The intervention involved an eight-day structured nurse-led program, which included education on diabetes management, Rajyoga meditation, mindfulness training, and follow-up monitoring through telephonic contact and volunteer support. Data were collected using standardized tools, including the WHOQOL-BREF scale for quality of life assessment.