The Effects of a Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management Program on Diabetic Self-Care and Glycemic Control with Diabetes Mellitus Type II.
- Author:
Kyung Yeon PARK
1
;
Hyoung Sook PARK
;
Ji Min SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, College of Medical Life Science, Silla University, Korea. kypark@silla.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cognitive behavior;
Stress;
Self care;
Glucose;
Diabetes mellitus type II
- MeSH:
Blood Glucose;
Diabetes Mellitus*;
Glucose;
Humans;
Public Health;
Self Care*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2007;19(5):683-693
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a cognitive behavioral stress management program on diabetic self-care and glycemic control with type 2 diabetic patients. METHODS: Thirty three diabetic patients who were older than 40 were recruited from a public health center and conveniently assigned into both experimental(n=16) and control groups(n=17). Participants in the experimental group had attended the weekly cognitive behavioral program for 8 weeks. Data were collected from June 2005 to August 2006 and analyzed by independent t-test using the SPSS WIN program. RESULTS: After an 8 week intervention, participants in the experimental group reported on increasement of diabetic self-care behaviors and an increasement of blood glucose levels, which were significantly different from those in the control group. CONCLUSION: On the basis of those findings, we concluded that the cognitive behavioral stress management program has positive effects on diabetic self-care and glycemic control for the patients with DM. Further research is needed to identify the long-term effects of the cognitive behavioral program.
