Improving Diabetes Self-Mangement and Mental Health through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
10.4093/jkd.2018.19.3.186
- Author:
Sung Chul LIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Social Work, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. i-era@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Acceptance and commitment therapy;
Cognitive behavioral therapy;
Depression;
Diabetes mellitus;
Mental health;
Self-management
- MeSH:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy*;
Cognitive Therapy;
Depression;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Humans;
Mental Health*;
Psychotherapy;
Self Care
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2018;19(3):186-191
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to introduce acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for diabetes educators and review its effectiveness on diabetes patient self-care and mental health. ACT can reduce disease burden by reducing cognitive fusion and experiential avoidance. Psychotherapy such as ACT may be a useful intervention for helping diabetes patients to improve self-care and mental health conditions. Diabetes educators should make continuous efforts to practice ACT for patients in clinical settings.
