Use of an Online Intervention for the Treatment of Diabetes Distress in Patients With Type 1-Diabetes

The online intervention constitutes a psychological intervention rooted in therapeutic principals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Comprising 7 obligatory modules and 4 optional modules, the intervention is facilitated through an online platform, offering a text-based self-help program. Patients receive written guidance from a psychologist at Steno Diabetes Center Odense (SDCO). While undergoing intervention, patients have the option to seek clarification or assistance from the psychologist if encountered with queries or difficulties. It is anticipated that patients will progress through approximately one module per week. Following completion of the intervention, patients retain access to the online intervention for a duration of 3 months.

In the individual intervention, patients undergo personalized therapy administered by the assigned psychologist from SDCO. This treatment approach is grounded in the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Delivery of treatment can occur through various modalities, including telephone, video conferencing, or in-person sessions, tailored to accommodate the preferences and requirements of the patient. A maximum of 10 treatment sessions are available for each patient.