Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Investigation of the Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Psychological Indices (Stress, Quality of Life, and Coping Strategies) among the Patients with Type II Diabetes

Document Type : Original Article (s)

Authors
Aliraza Aghayosefi 1
Ahmad Alipour 2
Mehrali Rahimi 3
Parastoo Abaspour 4
1 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
2 Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
4 PhD Student, Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
10.22122/jims.v35i461.9219
Abstract
Background: Type II diabetes is considered as one of the chronic illnesses and has several physical and mental effects on patient. This research aimed to study the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on psychological markers in patients with type II diabetes.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental research with pretest/posttest design and follow-up evaluations. Statistical population of the research included all the patients with type II diabetes with registered medical records referred to Kermanshah Diabetes Center, Kermanshah City, Iran, in 2016. 40 patients were selected using convenience sampling method and were randomly placed in two equal groups of control and intervention. They answered Lazarous-Folkman coping strategies, family inventory of life events (FILE) and short form of diabetes quality of life-brief clinical inventory (DQOL-BCL) questionnaires. Data analysis was done using SPSS software.Findings: There were significant differences between the posttest mean scores of problem- and emotion-oriented coping strategies, and stress in intervention and control groups (P < 0.010). However, there was no significant differences in quality of life in intervention and control group (P > 0.050).Conclusion: According to the results, it can be said that acceptance and commitment therapy may reduce the problems in patients with chronic diseases such as type II diabetes.
Keywords
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Life quality
Coping skills
Type 2 Diabetes
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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 35, Issue 461 - Serial Number 461
November and December 2018
Pages 1859-1866

  • Receive Date 21 November 2017
  • Accept Date 06 April 2022