Michelle Ned

Visions Consulting Firm, USA

Title: The Impact of Motivational Interviewing and Diabetes Self-Education on Patients Diagnosed with Diabetes and Depression

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Biography

Abstract

Diabetes education and motivational interviewing interventions are well-known therapies for diabetes and co-morbid depression. This study reviewed the impact of motivational interviewing and diabetes self-education on patients with diabetes and co-morbid depression. Concluding study participants included 11 adult primary care patients who attended at least four of six motivational interviewing and diabetes education group sessions. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Measure (SDSCA) were administered to participants at the beginning of each group session. Weight for each participant was taken at the beginning of each group session. Upon completion of motivational interviewing and diabetes self-education groups, patients demonstrated reductions in symptoms of depression, weight, and improved diabetes self-care activities. It was predicted and found that active group participants improved diabetes self-care, weight, and depression. Participants enhanced their motivation toward proper diabetes self-care and healthy lifestyle changes, which are vital to the health and wellness of patients living with diabetes.