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The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Psychological Health and Well-being in People With Type 2 Diabetes.
Sponsor: Uşak University
Summary
Type 2 diabetes is a major meatbolic condition. People living with Type 2 diabetes come across a wide range of health issues, including psychological health. Specifically, diabetes distress are in high levels among them. Diabetes distress is associated with psychological states such as anxiety, lower levels of self-care, and higher hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. The Emotional Freedom Technique consists of cognitive and somatic components and is used to heal an individual's negative emotions and manage associated emotional and physical disorders. The basic principle of this technique is to regulate the flow of energy by stimulating the meridian system and to relax the individual while focusing on the emotional reactions that lead to disability. Although the prevalence of psychological problems associated with T2DM and diabetes is increasing, there are not enough studies showing the effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on the psychological well-being of T2DM individuals.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-05-06
Completion Date
2025-07
Last Updated
2025-07-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
emotional freedom technique
The EFT application will be implemented by the researcher who has been trained in this subject, in the most quiet and calm environment possible, in a position where the individuals are comfortable. There are basic steps to be followed in EFT application. Thought Field Therapy (TFT), developed by Callahan, based on Craig, uses different click points for specific psychological conditions, while EFT has 12 energy click points in the same specified order to treat every emotional problem, It is called 'Basic Recipe'
Locations (1)
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)