Patient perceptions of empowerment processes, health outcomes and related factors in patients living with diabetes in Taiwan: a cross-sectional survey.
BACKGROUND
The aim was to examine the associations among empowerment processes, health outcomes, and related factors in patients living with diabetes.


METHODS
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.


RESULTS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
a Department of Nursing , National Tainan Institute of Nursing , Taiwan.
Mei-Fang
MF
Chen
Chung-Ting
CT
Tsai
Shwu-Miin
SM
Hsu
Shu-Yun
SY
Tu
Pao-Lien
PL
Kao
Shw-Ling
SL
Chen
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan / Q000453:epidemiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002784:Cholesterol; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; C517652:hemoglobin A1c protein, human