Tele-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Diabetes-Related Distress in Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes-related distress (DD) is highly prevalent in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) and impairs quality of life. Tele-cognitive behavioral therapy (Tele-CBT) shows potential for reducing DM-related psychological distress; prior research focused primarily on in-person cognitive behavioral therapy, leaving Tele-CBT's efficacy poorly characterized.

Objective

This systematic review aims to evaluate Tele-CBT effects on DD, depressive/anxiety symptoms, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels.

Methods

Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials assessing Tele-CBT for DM-related psychological distress in adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes; in-person cognitive behavioral therapy was excluded. Ten databases (6 English databases and 4 Chinese databases) were

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12736637 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature