Correlates of treatment satisfaction and well‐being among patients with type II diabetes

Aim To examine the impact of patient characteristics, anthropometric measurement and patient clinical variables on their appraisal of treatment satisfaction and well‐being. Background Treatment satisfaction and well‐being are instrumental in achieving diabetes care goals. Nursing practices and healthcare policies may inform interventions in these areas. Introduction The prevalence of diabetes is high in the Middle East. An understanding of relationships between clinical and socio‐demographic variables and well‐being and treatment satisfaction is needed to improve care and patient outcomes. Methods A total of 1002 patients completed tools measuring well‐being, treatment satisfaction and socio‐demographic characteristics. A series of bivariate and multivariate analysis were conducted to identify factors associated with well‐being and treatment satisfaction. Results Males reported better treatment satisfaction and well‐being than females. Older participants, those who were compliant to diet, with controlled diabetes, and no neuropathy reported higher treatment satisfaction scores and well‐being scores. Insulin therapy was associated with better treatment satisfaction. Discussion Females, participants who were not prescribed diabetic diets and those with complications were more likely to be negatively impacted by diabetes. Individuals with diabetes who were treated with insulin had higher treatment satisfaction than those who used oral hypoglycaemic agents. Conclusion and implication for nursing and health policy These findings are important in assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals in identifying patients with diabetes with low treatment satisfaction who may present a greater risk for poor well‐being. Additionally, they lend support to developing policies for frequent screenings and special therapeutic interventions that are needed to maximize patients’ treatment satisfaction and well‐being in the Middle East and elsewhere.