Increasing diabetic self-care through guided imagery.
BACKGROUND
Findings from the literature and clinical practice describe the various strategies necessary on a regular basis to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes and suggests that guided imagery techniques aid clients in adhering to the rigorous diabetic routine.


RESULTS
An imagery script was developed and used to aid diabetic clients in maintaining their diabetic regimen. Participants in this cognitive experience indicated that the motivation script used with them by health-care practitioners was effective. The major treatment areas were blood testing, regular exercise, weight management, and consumption of a restricted lifetime diet. Several of these areas showed modification after the use of guided imagery.
Wichowski
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HC
Professional Program in Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 54311-7001, USA. wichowsh@gbms01.uwgb.edu
Kubsch
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D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D003927:Diet, Diabetic / Q000523:psychology; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D019018:Imagery, Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*