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Susanne Amsberg1, Ingrid Wijk2, Fredrik Livheim3
1Department of Health Care Sciences, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College, Stockholm, Sweden.
BMJ Open
|December 1, 2018
Summary
This study evaluated Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for poorly controlled type 1 diabetes. ACT improved stress management and diabetes self-care in adults with type 1 diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Diabetes self-management presents complex challenges influenced by environmental, social, behavioral, and emotional factors.
- Poorly controlled type 1 diabetes requires effective interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a stress management group intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adults with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial comparing ACT plus Treatment as Usual (TAU) against TAU alone.
- A 7-session ACT intervention delivered over 14 weeks to 70 patients.
- Primary outcome: HbA1c; Secondary outcomes: depression, anxiety, stress, hypoglycemia fear, diabetes problem areas, self-care activities, acceptance, and quality of life, measured over 5 years.
Main Results:
- (Pre-results - data not yet available)
Conclusions:
- (Pre-results - data not yet available)
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