The Effect of Theory-Based Education on Patient Empowerment and Self-Efficacy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

The Effect of Education Given to Diabetes Patients According to the Planned Behavior Theory on Patient Empowerment and Self-Efficacy: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

It is essential to manage the disease to prevent and reduce complications and mortality in patients with diabetes. Adequate information and options should be provided to patients by healthcare providers so that patients can make informed choices. Patient education is a patient empowerment process designed to enable patients to be responsible for their health. With this study, it is considered essential to educate diabetic patients according to the theory of planned behavior and to develop self-efficacy by contributing to patient empowerment in this way.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteering to participate in the study
• 40 years and older
• Diagnosed with type 2 DM at least 1 year ago
• Treated at the hospital where the study will be conducted
• Using antidiabetic agents
• No communication problem
• Contactable by phone

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who do not meet the inclusion criteria for the study
• Participants who did not give consent at any stage of the study and left