The Innovation for Establishing a New Norms in Holistic Health Promotion for NCDs Patients Based on The Sixth Branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Abstract

Background and Objectives: An emerging paradigm in the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) emphasizes a transition from conventional treatment to patient-centered self-care. This shift is grounded in the principles of the Sixth Branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with the overarching goal of enhancing patients’ quality of life through holistic health promotion. The objectives of this study were to 1) assess the essential needs of individuals living with NCDs, 2) design and develop an innovative health paradigm, 3) implement the proposed innovation, and 4) evaluate patients’ satisfaction with the developed intervention.

Research Methodology: A four-phase research and development (R&D) framework was employed: 1) Conducting a needs assessment with 30 NCDs patients using a structured questionnaire; 2) Creating the new idea by combining data and getting feedback from five experts using a checklist to make sure it is relevant and accurate. 3) Implementing the innovation using a quasi-experimental design with 30 NCDs patients to examine its effectiveness; 4) Assessing user satisfaction post-implementation through a standardized questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (paired-samples t-test) to compare pre- and post-intervention outcomes.

Research Findings: 1) The needs assessment revealed a high level of demand for self-care support among NCDs patients (  = 4.49, S.D. = 0.19). 2) The developed innovation comprised eight interrelated components: (1) background and rationale, (2) conceptual and theoretical underpinnings, (3) guiding principles, (4) intended outcomes, (5) six instructional content modules, (6) activity design, (7) stakeholder roles, and (8) mechanisms for assessment and evaluation. Expert review confirmed the innovation to be both highly valid (  = 4.73, S.D. = 0.13) and contextually appropriate (  = 4.60, S.D. = 0.13). 3) Post-intervention outcomes demonstrated statistically significant improvements at the p < 0.01 level, affirming the study hypothesis. 4) Patient satisfaction with the implemented innovation was reported at the highest level (  = 4.58, S.D. = 0.12).

Conclusion: The developed innovation provides a comprehensive framework for holistic health promotion among NCDs patients, rooted in the Sixth Branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It encompasses eight essential components: 1) background and rationale, 2) conceptual and theoretical underpinnings, 3) guiding principles, 4) intended outcomes, 5) instructional content, 6) activity design, 7) stakeholder involvement, and 8) evaluation mechanisms. The findings underscore the innovation’s practical relevance, theoretical robustness, and potential for widespread application in community health promotion initiatives.