Abstract
Depression is one of the most common psychological problems among individuals with diabetes, and is associated with worse treatment adherence and clinical outcomes. As part of a program of treatment research aimed at integrating interventions for depression and treatment nonadherence, five depressed patients with suboptimally controlled type 2 diabetes were treated with 10-12 sessions of individual cognitive-behavioral therapy for adherence and depression (CBT-AD) in a case-series design. The intervention was delivered in a hospital setting by a collaborative team consisting of a psychologist, a nurse educator, and a dietitian. Post-treatment, all participants demonstrated a decrease in depression severity and demonstrated improvements in diabetes self-care. Four of the five demonstrated improved glycemic control. These preliminary results provide evidence for the acceptability, feasibility, and potential utility of CBT-AD for patients with type 2 diabetes and depression.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 329-343 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adherence
- CBT
- Compliance
- Depression
- Diabetes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health