Abstract
AimTo examine the efficacy of an empowerment program on glycosylated hemoglobin, self-care behaviors, self-efficacy, and quality of life in Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes. BackgroundAlthough empowerment interventions have proven beneficial in western populations, they are rarely applied in Taiwanese populations. MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted. The experimental group (n=33) participated in a 3-month empowerment program for motivating patient self-awareness, assessing the causes of problems, goal setting, individual self-care plan development, and checking whether the goal is reached (MAGIC). The control group (n=32) received routine clinical care. ResultsThe experimental group had significantly decreased glycosylated hemoglobin at 3months after the end of the intervention and significantly improved self-care behaviors, self-efficacy, and quality of life at the end of the intervention and at 3months after the end of the intervention. ConclusionsAn empowerment program effectively improves diabetes control in Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes.
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