Purpose: The goal of the project was to develop evidence- and consensus-based practice guidelines for psychological interventions in the rehabilitation of patients with type 2 diabetes. Method: The practice guidelines were developed in several steps including a literature search, surveys of clinicians (psychologists and head physicians from rehabilitation centres) and an expert workshop. National experts from scientific departments, rehabilitation centres and patients were engaged in the development of the practice guidelines. Results: The recommendations refer to problems in the field of mental functions, body functions, environmental and personal factors. It is described (a) how specific problem areas can be detected (e. g., using screening-instruments), and (b) which psychological interventions are indicated when a specific problem area has been identified. Conclusions: The practice guidelines offer a practical decision support for psychological interventions in the rehabilitation of patients with type 2 diabetes.
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