Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between elderly diabetics' sense of power and their rate of compliance to a prescribed treatment regimen. The researcher hypothesized that there would be no significant correlation between sense of power and rate of compliance to a prescribed treatment regimen. The Health Care Practice Scale - Part A (HCPS-A) and the Health Care Practice Scale- Part B (HCPS-B) were administered to 16 Type II diabetics who were 65 years or older. Statistical analysis using Pearson r^ found no significant relationship ; therefore, the researcher failed to reject the hypothesis. The researcher recommends that a similar study with a larger, more representative sample be conducted. The compliance measurement tool (HCPS-A) should be revised so that it is s pe c i f i c to dia b e t es . A study comparing diabetics ' perception of the treatment regimen with an a c t u a l p r e s c r i b e d t r e a t m e n t re g i m e n sho u l d also be c o n d u c t e d . In r egards to nursing. G e r i a t r i c N u rse Clinicians should encourage compliance and stimulate clients with an external locus of control to accept more responsibility for health maintenance.

Degree

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Department

Graduate Nursing

Degree Date

8-1-1998

Publication Number

27919805

First Advisor

Dr. Rayma Skinner

Second Advisor

Dr. Mary Patricia Curtis

Third Advisor

Doris Saade

Document Type

Thesis

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