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ea0029p632 | Diabetes | ICEECE2012

Seeking a new identity: the empowerment process in Iranian people with diabetes

Abdoli S , Ashktorab T , Ahmadi F , Parvizi S

Facilitating empowerment among people with diabetes is the responsibility of all health care providers. However, research suggests that the health care providers do not have the knowledge and skills to facilitate empowerment. As a result, many Iranian people with diabetes experience low levels of empowerment. The aim of the study was to explore and understand how empowerment occurs in people with diabetes in Iran. Grounded theory method using in-depth interviews, field notes, ...