Well-being interventions for individuals with diabetes: A systematic review

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Endocrinology
• Public Health

Background:

• Psychological well-being is linked to better health outcomes in diabetes patients.
• Well-being interventions are suitable for diabetes management due to ease of delivery and potential to boost self-efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the effects of well-being interventions on psychological and physical health in individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review using PRISMA guidelines.
• Searched PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases (inception to October 2017).
• Included 34 peer-reviewed articles with 1635 participants.

Main Results:

• Most studies indicated benefits from well-being interventions.
• Interventions included positive psychology, mindfulness, and resilience-based approaches.
• Significant variability in intervention types, measures, and outcomes was observed.

Conclusions:

• Well-being interventions show potential for improving health in diabetes patients.
• Further rigorous studies are needed to identify the most effective interventions and outcome measures.