The Impact of Motivational Interviewing Guided by Watson’s Theory of Human Caring on Adherence, Self-Efficacy, and Satisfaction in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol.
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are serious complications that diminish quality of life and increase healthcare costs. Effective management requires holistic, evidence-based approaches. Watson’s Theory of Human Caring (THC) and motivational interviewing (MI) address both the physical and psy...
| Published in: | Journal of Education & Research in Nursing / Hemşirelikte Eğitim ve Araştırma Dergisi Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 123 - 128 |
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Hemsirelikte Egitim ve Arastirma Dergisi
Jun2026
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