Educating Providers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Type 2 Diabetes-Related Psychological Distress
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Purpose: To increase knowledge of healthcare providers (HCPs) on psychological distress related to T2DM and their intent to use or refer to CBT as a treatment. Presentation effectiveness and barrier identification will also be assessed. Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and diabetes-related distress affect individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is recommended to treat moderate depression with or without psychotropics. Though CBT is effective and well-established, this treatment approach is not well utilized. Methods: Participants were recruited from an integrated health center called Korean Community Services (KCS) in Buena Park, California. The project intervention included a 20-minute educational presentation. In addition, participants were asked to complete pretest and posttest surveys to determine if the presentation increased HCPs’ knowledge, intentions to use CBT, or refer to CBT as a treatment. Results: The project was implemented via a 20-minute asynchronous PowerPoint presentation. All (100%) of the HCPs increased in their knowledge of CBT and T2DM related psychological distress. HCPs also showed a positive shift in the stage of change by their increased intention to utilize or refer to CBT. Conclusion: This DNP successfully created an asynchronous PowerPoint presentation to educate HCPs about CBT and T2DM related psychological distress. Educational interventions can improve knowledge and intention to utilize CBT and identify barriers that affect the sustainability of CBT interventions in practice. Future studies should include a larger sample size and examination of behavioral change. Moreover, intervention should be implemented at various locations.Type
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doctoralDegree Program
Graduate CollegeNursing