Table 4.
Fully Adjusted Linear Regression Model for the Effect of Patient-Centered Care on Glycemic Control, Quality of Life, and Self-Care Behaviors
| Outcome variables | β-coefficient | 95% Confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
| Glycosylated hemoglobin A1c | −0.03 | −0.07 to 0.01 |
| Self-care behaviors | ||
| Medication adherence | 0.12a | 0.08 to 0.17 |
| General diet | 0.12a | 0.07 to 0.17 |
| Specific diet | 0.05a | 0.01 to 0.08 |
| Exercise | 0.04 | −0.01 to 0.09 |
| Blood sugar monitoring | 0.09a | 0.04 to 0.15 |
| Foot care | 0.12a | 0.07 to 0.18 |
| Quality of life | ||
| Physical component score | −0.03a | −0.05 to −0.01 |
| Mental component score | 0.09a | 0.04 to 0.14 |
a
Statistically significant at P < 0.05. Adjusted for race/ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, diabetes duration, education, employment, income, health status, comorbidity burden, and site.