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The psychological impact of diabetes: a practical guide for the nurse practitioner.

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Pearce, MJ; Pereira, K; Davis, E
Published in: J Am Assoc Nurse Pract
November 2013

PURPOSE: To describe the psychological impact of diabetes and to present a number of practical ways that nurse practitioners (NPs) can assess and address these concerns in the context of primary care. DATA SOURCES: Theory and research articles are reviewed from the fields of nursing and psychology describing the psychological problems unique to those with diabetes. A case study is provided for practical application of the clinical tools presented. CONCLUSIONS: The psychological consequences of diabetes can be significant, including feelings of loss, anger, depression, anxiety, and disordered eating. There are a number of useful tools and resources for NPs to use in the primary care setting to effectively manage the multifaceted impact of diabetes on patients' lives. These tools include listening, showing empathy, comprehensive assessment of psychosocial issues, equipping patients for self-management, encouraging self-care, teaching stress management skills, and offering additional mental health support. Psychotherapy can help patients to address emotional and behavioral aspects of diabetes. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Assessing and addressing the psychological aspects of illness is an important part of caring for people with diabetes. There are many tools and resources available to NPs that can be implemented with minimal training.

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J Am Assoc Nurse Pract

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2327-6924

Publication Date

November 2013

Volume

25

Issue

11

Start / End Page

578 / 583

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Stress, Psychological
  • Self Care
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Mood Disorders
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Anxiety Disorders
 

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Pearce, M. J., Pereira, K., & Davis, E. (2013). The psychological impact of diabetes: a practical guide for the nurse practitioner. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract, 25(11), 578–583. https://doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12035
Pearce, Michelle J., Katherine Pereira, and Ellen Davis. “The psychological impact of diabetes: a practical guide for the nurse practitioner.J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 25, no. 11 (November 2013): 578–83. https://doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12035.
Pearce MJ, Pereira K, Davis E. The psychological impact of diabetes: a practical guide for the nurse practitioner. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2013 Nov;25(11):578–83.
Pearce, Michelle J., et al. “The psychological impact of diabetes: a practical guide for the nurse practitioner.J Am Assoc Nurse Pract, vol. 25, no. 11, Nov. 2013, pp. 578–83. Pubmed, doi:10.1002/2327-6924.12035.
Pearce MJ, Pereira K, Davis E. The psychological impact of diabetes: a practical guide for the nurse practitioner. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2013 Nov;25(11):578–583.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Am Assoc Nurse Pract

DOI

EISSN

2327-6924

Publication Date

November 2013

Volume

25

Issue

11

Start / End Page

578 / 583

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Stress, Psychological
  • Self Care
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Mood Disorders
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Anxiety Disorders