Open AccessFeasibility and Acceptability of a Positive Psychological Intervention for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Author(s) -
Christina M. DuBois,
Rachel Millstein,
Christopher M. Celano,
Deborah J. Wexler,
Jeff C. Huffman
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
primary care companion to cns disorders/the primary care companion for cns disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 2155-7772
pISSN - 2155-7780
DOI - 10.4088/pcc.15m01902
Subject(s) - medicine , helpfulness , type 2 diabetes , psychological intervention , physical therapy , population , clinical psychology , optimism , motivational interviewing , gratitude , diabetes mellitus , psychology , psychiatry , endocrinology , social psychology , environmental health
Positive psychological attributes (eg, optimism) have been associated with a healthier lifestyle and superior medical outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes; however, there has been minimal study of behavioral interventions that target positive psychological constructs in this population. Accordingly, we developed a novel, telephone-based, 12-week positive psychology intervention and assessed its feasibility and short-term impact in adults with type 2 diabetes and suboptimal health behavior adherence.