Chen M., Tsai C., Hsu S., Tu S., Kao P., Chen S.
Journal of Community Health Nursing,
2013,
цитирований: 10,
doi.org,
Abstract
The aim was to examine the associations among empowerment processes, health outcomes, and related factors in patients living with diabetes.This cross-sectional study analyzed a convenience sample of 144 patients with diabetes in Taiwan. Data were collected with questionnaires, HbA1C, blood pressure, and total cholesterol.Empowerment processes were significantly associated with health outcomes, including self-care behaviors, quality of life, and HbA1C. Diabetes-related complications and treatment variables were associated with empowerment processes and health outcomes.To optimize the empowerment processes needed to promote the health of patients with diabetes, healthcare professionals should consider patient perceptions of empowerment processes and related factors.