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Latent profile analysis of resourcefulness among patients with type 2 diabetes and its relationship with
Shanshan Li1,2, Nana Li3, Hongxin Ni4
1School of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Objective:
This study aimed to explore the potential categories of resourcefulness in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and their relationship with self-management.
Methods:
A total of 513 hospitalized T2DM patients in Xi'an were surveyed using a general information questionnaire, the Resourcefulness Scale, and the Diabetes Self-management Activities Scale for Type 2 Diabetes. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was conducted to identify resourcefulness subgroups, and their relationship with self-management was examined.
Results:
Patients with type 2 diabetes could be classified into three potential categories based on their resourcefulness status: a low resourcefulness level group (17.54%), a moderate resourcefulness level-social alienation group (66.66%), and a high resourcefulness level group (15.78%). Educational level, monthly per capita family income, and the presence or absence of complications were identified as factors influencing the potential categories of resourcefulness. Significant differences were observed in the total self-management scores among patients belonging to different potential categories of resourcefulness (F = 68.33, p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
Type 2 diabetes patients can be classified into three potential categories of resourcefulness, with those in the high resourcefulness level group demonstrating higher self-management ability. Improving the level of resourcefulness can contribute to enhancing patients' self-management capabilities.
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