Psychological intervention strategies in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A literature review.

Abstract

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with a significant impact on the patient's daily life. It is essential to follow appropriate treatment guidelines, which can be particularly challenging during adolescence. This study aimed to review the core areas of psychological intervention in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). A search of the scientific literature was conducted to analyze the central psychological interventions aimed at improving adjustment to T1DM. Thirty-eight articles presenting treatment protocols aimed at adolescents with T1DM were examined. The results show heterogeneity in the intervention methodology and the variables evaluated. Most of the research did not refer to a theoretical model to structure and justify the proposed interventions. This hinders the replicability of these interventions and the generalization of their results, highlighting the need for further research.