Mindfulness-based Interventions on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms in Diabetic Patients

The Effect of Mindfulness-based Interventions on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms in Diabetic Patients

The study was conducted at a private hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, as a randomized controlled experimental trial with a pretest-posttest approach. The study included 70 patients in each group, for a total of 140 patients. Necessary institutional and ethical approvals were obtained. Participants were assigned to the experimental and control groups according to a randomization list previously prepared by the researchers. Data collection was conducted online using Google Forms, and interviews were conducted using Zoom. Participant Information Form, Perceived Stress Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and Beck Anxiety Inventory were used.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be 18 years or older and agree to participate in the study.
• Must be cooperative and have no communication problems.
• Must have been diagnosed with diabetes for at least one month.
• Must not have taken or practiced any courses on coping with anxiety, tension, or stress.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusing to participate in the study
• Having communication problems