Zahra Siah Mansour - Master of Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
Fatemeh Firoozi - Msc of medical critical care nursing, Department of nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardebil, Iran.
Mehri Safari - Master Of Critical Care Nursing, Asadabad School Of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran
Behnaz Shojaei - Lecturer, Midwifery Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
Niloofar Bagheri - Senior Pediatric Nursing Expert, Department of Nursing, Damavand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damavand, Iran.
Ermia Maghsoodloo - Department of Nursing, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran

Background: Self-management and adherence to medication regimen are the main factors in diabetes control. Empowering patients and facilitating their participation in the care process plays an important role in the quality of nursing care. Method: This descriptive correlational study was conducted on ۱۱۳ diabetic elderly patients in ۲۰۲۲, using convenience sampling method. Data collection tools included Patient Empowerment Questionnaire (DES-SF) and Medication Adherence Questionnaire (MMAS-۸). Data was analyzed by SPSS-۲۱ statistical software, using descriptive (mean, standard deviation, table) and inferential statistics (Spearman correlation coefficient, Chi-square). Results: The level of empowerment and adherence to medication regimen among elderly patients was found to be moderate. The statistical test showed a significant relationship between empowerment and adherence to medication regimen (P=۰.۰۰۴, r=۰.۲۷). Conclusion: Increasing knowledge and awareness about care and follow-up plays an important role in the self-management and self-control of chronic diseases. Therefore, it is necessary for managers and healthcare professionals to empower patients and facilitate their participation in treatment processes, using educational and motivational programs.

Empowerment, Adherence To Medication Regimen, Diabetes