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Study aim
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Determining the effect of educational intervention based on Pender's health promotion model on the level of treatment compliance in the elderly with type 2 diabetes.
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Design
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Clinical trial with control group, with parallel groups, without blinding, randomized, on 80 patients, Excel software is used for randomization.
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Settings and conduct
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First, the samples will be selected from the elderly diabetics of Bojnord with the help of a statistical consultant. If you have consent to participate in the study and meet the entry criteria, you will be registered as part of the study units. Then, the elderly selected by a person outside the study are randomly assigned to two groups using assigned codes. Randomization and random sequence will be determined by a statistician as a block randomization of 4 or 6 using Excel software in the form of A, B. A written informed consent will be obtained from them to participate in the study.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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1- Obtain written informed consent
2- Age 60 and above
3- Diagnosing type 2 diabetes by a specialist doctor based on the patient's file and under medical treatment (pills or insulin).
4- At least 6 months have passed since the diagnosis of diabetes
5- The elderly should be able to physically attend classes.
6- The elderly should be aware of the person, time and place.
7- Persistence of diabetes
8- HbA1c level between 6.5 and 8.5
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Intervention groups
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Ten groups of four people, eight training sessions, each session is 45 minutes, are trained by lectures, film screenings, group discussions, questions and answers, and role playing. The program will be adjusted and implemented based on the variables of Pender's health promotion model and the Iran-American Diabetes Association. 40 people in the control group do not receive the training.
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Main outcome variables
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Improving the health of Pender
Medication compliance
Hemoglobin A1c level