Patient Perceptions of Empowerment Processes, Health Outcomes and Related Factors in Patients Living with Diabetes in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Abstract

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. Findings: 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.