Person-Centered, Occupation Based Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes

Person-Centered, Occupation Based Intervention Program Supported With Problem-Solving Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of a person-centered, occupation-based intervention program supported with problem-solving strategy in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Method: The study was a randomized controlled trial, that included intervention (n=33) and control group (n=34), between the ages of 18 and 65 years.

It was planned as a single-blind, randomized controlled study with 3-month follow-up in adults. A total of 67 subjects were randomly allocated to the intervention (n=33) or the control group (n=34). This program prepared with consider to meaningful activities for individual and overcome to barriers via problem solving. That was designed as 6 modules including evaluations, diabetes education and problem-solving therapy. Each module was implemented at least 1 session per week, about 60 minutes, and was arranged according to individual needs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
• Able to read and write turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cancer
• Mental disorder