Empowered to change: evidence from a qualitative exploration of a user-informed psycho-educational programme for people with type 1 diabetes.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the impact of a user-informed psycho-educational programme for people with type 1 diabetes.


METHODS
Qualitative data derived from repeated interviews and diaries enabled an appraisal of participants' unique, individual experiences.


RESULTS
Thematic analysis elicited a number of themes from each type of data (interview and diaries) which bore similarities in their representation of a process whereby change was desired, solutions were found to bring about that change, and then the process was planned or embarked upon.


CONCLUSIONS
The acquisition of trustworthy information and a repertoire of coping skills accompanied by regular contact with other people with type 1 diabetes meant that participants achieved an increased sense of control in their lives and were empowered to change.
Booker
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Psychology Department, Faculty of Applied Science, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK.
Morris
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Johnson
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D011209:Power, Psychological; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology*; D006113:United Kingdom