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Chronic Illness, Vol. 4, No. 1, 41-53 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1742395307086695
© 2008 SAGE Publications

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

S. Booker

Psychology Department, Faculty of Applied Science, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK

M. Morris

Psychology Department, Faculty of Applied Science, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK, Marianne.Morris{at}uwe.ac.uk

A. Johnson

Diabetes Department, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB, UK

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.

Key Words: Diabetes • Education • Empowerment • Thematic analysis


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