Effect of a Self-care Training Program Based on Temperament Modification on the Quality of Life of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

Objective: Considering the high prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its effect on the quality of life (QoL) of patients which can lead to low self-care and increased risk of disease complications, this study aims to assess the effect of a self-care training program based on temperament modification on the QoL of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 110 patients with T2D were selected by a convenience sampling method and were randomly divided into two groups of intervention and control using the random number table. After obtaining informed consent from them, they completed a demographic from and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire, and their temperament was diagnosed by a doctor expert in Iranian traditional medicine. The intervention group received four sessions of self-care training based on temperament modification each for 45 minutes. The control group received routine treatment without any intervention. Then, they completed the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire again three months after the intervention. Data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 22 using chi-square test, paired t-test, and independent t-test. The significant level was set at 0.05. Results: Before the intervention, there was no significant difference in the quality of life score between the intervention (83.2±11.9) and control (85±9.4) groups (P= 0.194). After the intervention, the difference was significant between the intervention (87.7±11.3) and control (85.1±9.5) groups (P=0.044). There was no significant difference in the quality of life score in control group before and after the intervention (P=0.244). Conclusion: The self-care program training based on temperament modification can improve the quality of life of patients with T2D.

The relationship between Self-Stigma with Medication Adherence and Quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes

“…In order to determine the QOL in people, the results of the present study are somewhat consistent with the results of some studies in Korea (18) and in Iran (5).In the study in China, the total QOL was reported lower than the current study. This difference may be due to cultural differences of the research communities and inclusion criteria.…”

“…(4). These complications also have adverse effects on various aspects of patients' lives, including their mental, physical, social, economic, family life, and sexual function (5). Due to the shame caused by the stigma of the disease, these individuals are less likely to discuss problems they may have in managing their disease (6).…”