Table 1 Example questions from the knowledge attitude and self-efficacy questionnaire
Questionnaire section | Example questions / Statements |
|---|---|
Attitude | There is little point in trying to achieve optimal glucose because complications from diabetes are inevitable |
5 point Likert Scale (Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree) | Diabetes is harder to treat than other chronic diseases |
I will not prescribe insulin because I believe it is too complicated to initiate | |
Self-Efficacy | How confident are you to give adequate support and clear directions to patients on how to manage diabetes |
5 point Likert Scale (Not at All to Completely) | How confident are you to prescribe and titrate insulin when a patient is anxious and is resists initiating insulin therapy |
Knowledge | Diabetes related complications for both Type 1 and Type 2 could be prevented through optimal glucose control |
Multiple Choice & True/False | Insulin replacement therapy with type 2 diabetes may be required for most patients during the duration of their disease. |