The role of proactive coping to achieve behavioural change

Title:   Beyond good intentions: the role of proactive coping in achieving sustained behavioural change in the context of diabetes management

Source:    Psychology & Health; 24 (3) p.237-254

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Date of publication:  01 March 2009

Publication type:  Clinical trial

In a nutshell:   This RCT examines a self-management intervention to support patients recently diagnosed with type-2 diabetes to improve their self-care behaviours. The intervention is based on proactive coping to predict the maintenance of changes in behaviour, examining the role of anticipation and planning in maintaining self care. The intervention was successful regarding improved diet and exercise resulting in weight loss over 12 months. Proactive coping was seen to be a good predictor of long term self management.

Length of publication:   17 pages

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Acknowledgement   Cinahl