A Predictive Model on Self Care Behavior for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Based on Self-Determination Theory
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
; : 491-499, 2011.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The study was conducted to develop and test a hypothetical model which explains self-care behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes was established based on the Self-Determination Theory.METHODS:
The participants were 218 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus enrolled in an outpatient clinic of one endocrine center in Korea. The data were collected using questionnaires from April 5 through May 7, 2010. The descriptive and correlation statistics were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 15.0 and the structural equation modeling procedure was performed using the AMOS 7.0 program.RESULTS:
The results of this study showed that competence and autonomous motivation were the strong factors influencing self-care behavior in patients in this sample. Support from health provider for autonomy was a significant indirect factor on self-care behavior. These factors explained 64.9% of variance in the participants' self care behavior. The proposed model was concise and extensive in predicting self-care behavior of the participants.CONCLUSION:
Findings may provide useful assistance in developing effective nursing interventions for maintaining and promoting self-care behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes.Key words
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Main subject:
Self Care
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Social Support
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Personal Autonomy
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Models, Psychological
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Motivation
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2011
Type:
Article