Refereed journal article or data article (A1)
Quality of primary health care and autonomous motivation for effective diabetes self-management among patients with type 2 diabetes
List of Authors: Koponen A., Simonsen N., Suominen S.
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.
Publication year: 2017
Journal: Health Psychology Open
Journal name in source: Health Psychology Open
Volume number: 4
Issue number: 1
Number of pages: 9
ISSN: 2055-1029
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055102917707181
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/29362961
This study showed, in line with self-determination theory, that of the six central quality dimensions of primary health care (access to care, continuity of care, diabetes counseling, autonomy support from one’s physician, trust, patient-centered care), autonomy support from one’s physician was most strongly associated with autonomous motivation (self-regulation) for effective diabetes self-management among patients with type 2 diabetes (n = 2866). However, overall support for diabetes care received from friends, family members, other patients with diabetes, and health care professionals may even play a greater role
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