Thailand is undergoing a structural social transformation into a complete aging society. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a participatory self-care model for homebound older adults in Khueang Nai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand. Given the rapid growth of the older adult population, Thailand faces significant challenges in fostering a quality aging society. Promoting self-care abilities among older adults can mitigate frailty and enhance their quality of life. The study employed a cross-sectional design and a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with pre-post test measurements. The sample comprised 64 homebound older adults aged 60 years and above, divided into an experimental group (n=32) and a control group (n=32). Data were collected through a questionnaire assessing general information, self-care knowledge, health-promoting behaviors, and activities of daily living (ADL). Descriptive statistics and analytical tests (Independent t-test and Paired t-test) were utilized for data analysis. The results indicated that after the four-month implementation of the developed participatory self-care model, the experimental group demonstrated significantly high
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