The thesis comprises a literature review of the existing research on interventions to improve self-management of diabetes. An empirical paper describing the conception, designing and evaluation of a new psychological intervention for people with diabetes and self-management problems. The intervention is a mindfulness-based approach formulated for this population. The intervention was piloted with a group and individuals. The evaluation uses both qualitative and quantitative methodology to assess the acceptability, safety and feasibility of the new intervention. The third section of the thesis is a critical appraisal of the process of conducting the empirical research.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:634561 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Frearson, S. J. |
| Publisher | University College London (University of London) |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Source | http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1444681/ |
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