Background and Objectives: As a health emergency of the 21st century, Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetic nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, pregnancy complications, psychological problems, lower quality of life experience, as well as a high economic burden and high risk of premature death. This study aimed to develop psychological interventions headings for patients referring to healthcare service centers based on local needs assessment through content analysis method of experts' opinion to provide services in the primary healthcare system.
Material and Methods: This study was conducted on 19 mental health specialists, professors, and the health team providing services in healthcare service centers (family doctor and mental health expert) in 2018-19. The data obtained from the semi-structured interviews were analyzed using the directed content analysis technique.
Results: The essential finding themes related to the closed headings of psychological interventions in diabetes for improving disease management included "collaborative care," "psychological assessment," the importance of "diabetes coexistence with psychiatric disorders," "creating health behaviors," "self-management training," and "intervention" In crisis" for the management of type 2 diabetes.
Conclusion: This qualitative study was conducted with the participation of mental health experts. Therefore, the mentioned themes and categories can be used in developing the headings of psychological intervention programs for type 2 diabetic patients, focusing on the needs of Iranian patients and the structure of the health system.
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بهداشت دریافت: 1401/4/1 | پذیرش: 1401/6/20 | انتشار: 1401/8/30