Investigation on the health empowerment of elderly patients with diabetes mellitus and its influencing factors

ObjectiveTo investigate the health empowerment of elderly patients with diabetes mellitus, and analyze the influencing factors.

MethodsA total of 225 elderly patients with diabetes mellitus were investigated using the health empowerment scale and general self-efficacy Scale, and the data were statistically analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis.

ResultsThe health empowerment score of elderly patients with diabetes was(94.08±23.03).The dimension of responsibility belief was the highest(4.09±1.07), and the participation in the treatment dimension was the lowest(2.94±0.95).The results of multiple regression analysis showed that the health empowerment score in the women, young age, high educational level, long course of disease and high self-efficacy score patients were high(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).

ConclusionMedical staff should reasonably assess the health empowerment capacity of elderly patients with diabetes, select the best teaching methods and content for the health status of patients to improve their quality of life.