Brief acceptance and commitment therapy for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children and adolescents with diabetes face challenges that can significantly impact their quality of life. Investigating psychological interventions for stress management can equip them with the skills needed to cope with type 1 diabetes. This study investigated the impact of a brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention on stress management, diabetes acceptance, psychological flexibility, and patient-doctor relationships among this population.

Methods

A total of 55 children, and adolescents from Romania participated in a four-session ACT intervention for type 1 diabetes. The evaluation instruments used were the Perceived Stress Scale for Children (PSS-C), Acceptance and Action Diabetes Questionnaire (AADQ), Children's Psychological Flexibility Q

SUBMITTER: Stefanescu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11234476 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature