Coping with fear of long-term complications in diabetes mellitus: a model clinical program.
Preliminary results are reported on the efficacy of a behaviorally oriented group therapy (n = 17) intended to improve coping with fear of long-term complications in patients with diabetes mellitus. Treatment consisted of exposure in imagination, relaxation training and analysis of dysfunctional health beliefs. Pre-, posttreatment and 3-month follow-up measure showed significant improvements regarding fear, acceptance of chronic disease and work. The usefulness of such a treatment program and the necessarity for further research is discussed.
Zettler
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Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Technical University of Munich, Germany.
Duran
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Waadt
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Herschbach
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Strian
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D016730:Program Development; D011613:Psychotherapy