Annie D Lu1,2,3, Sheila Bonder-Smith1,2,3, Xiaochun Li1,2,3. 1. Annie D. Lu, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, Diabetes Management Nurse Practitioner, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY. 2. Sheila Bonder-Smith, MSW, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Worker, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY. 3. Xiaochun Li, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Individuals with diabetic foot and ankle complications are at heightened risk for depression, anxiety, and stress. PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effect of a stress management group education (SMGE) program in this population. METHODS: The 21-question Depression Anxiety Stress Scales and the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale were administered prior to, upon completion of, and at approximately 6 weeks after the program. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients from an urban diabetic foot and ankle center completed the study. CONCLUSION: The SMGE program demonstrated decreased levels of anxiety, depression, and diabetes problem areas for our study population.
BACKGROUND: Individuals with diabetic foot and ankle complications are at heightened risk for depression, anxiety, and stress. PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effect of a stress management group education (SMGE) program in this population. METHODS: The 21-question Depression Anxiety Stress Scales and the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale were administered prior to, upon completion of, and at approximately 6 weeks after the program. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients from an urban diabetic foot and ankle center completed the study. CONCLUSION: The SMGE program demonstrated decreased levels of anxiety, depression, and diabetes problem areas for our study population.