Determinants of glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes: testing a process model based on self-determination theory.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To investigate a hypothesised process model based on self-determination theory (SDT) in a population of people with type 2 diabetes. The model suggests that autonomy support from healthcare professionals is an important determinant of autonomous motivation and perceived competence in diabetes, which correlate positively in turn with wellbeing and negatively with HbA1c.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used baseline questionnaire data and HbA1c levels from a randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of a person-centred consultation program. The questionnaire used validated scales and items assessing autonomy support, wellbeing, motivation, self-care activities, diabetes distress and perceived competence. Pearson correlations were calculated, and mediation a

SUBMITTER: Gronnegaard C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7553979 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature