Journal of Community Health Nursing, volume 30, issue 4, pages 201-215
Patient Perceptions of Empowerment Processes, Health Outcomes and Related Factors in Patients Living with Diabetes in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Mei-Fang Chen
1
,
Chung Ting Tsai
2
,
Shwu Miin Hsu
3, 4, 5
,
Shu Yun Tu
3, 4, 5
,
Pao Lien Kao
3, 4, 5
,
Shw Ling Chen
6
1
a Department of Nursing , National Tainan Institute of Nursing , Taiwan.
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2
Graduate Institute of Finance and Banking , National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology , Taiwan
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3
Department of Nursing
5
Pingtung Taiwan
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6
Department of Nursing , Kaohsiung Municipal United Hospital , Kaohsiung , Taiwan
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Publication type: Journal Article
Publication date: 2013-10-01
Journal:
Journal of Community Health Nursing
scimago Q3
SJR: 0.255
CiteScore: 1.4
Impact factor: 0.8
ISSN: 07370016, 15327655
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Community and Home Care
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.
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