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Empowered to change: Evidence from a qualitative exploration of a user-informed psycho-educational programme for people with type 1 diabetes

Booker, S.; Morris, Marianne; Johnson, A.

Authors

S. Booker

Marianne Morris

A. Johnson



Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of a user-informed psycho-educational programme for people with type 1 diabetes. Methods: Qualitative data derived from repeated interviews and diaries enabled an appraisal of participants' unique, individual experiences. Results: Thematic analysis elicited a number of themes from each type of data (interview and diaries) which bore similarities in their representation of a process whereby change was desired, solutions were found to bring about that change, and then the process was planned or embarked upon. Discussion: The acquisition of trustworthy information and a repertoire of coping skills accompanied by regular contact with other people with type 1 diabetes meant that participants achieved an increased sense of control in their lives and were empowered to change. © SAGE Publications 2008.

Citation

Booker, S., Morris, M., & Johnson, A. (2008). Empowered to change: Evidence from a qualitative exploration of a user-informed psycho-educational programme for people with type 1 diabetes. Chronic Illness, 4(1), 41-53. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742395307086695

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Mar 1, 2008
Journal Chronic Illness
Print ISSN 1742-3953
Electronic ISSN 1745-9206
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 4
Issue 1
Pages 41-53
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1742395307086695
Keywords psycho-educational programme, type 1 diabetes
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1017154
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1742395307086695




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