Type 2 & other diabetes

Effects of Integrated Care Approaches to Address Co-occurring Depression and Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Diabetes CarePublished Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials

Pooled result · HbA1c percent decreaseResult — go to the resultd −0.36 95% CI −0.52 to −0.21

Authors' conclusion

IC approaches are associated with improved glycemia and depressive symptoms in comparison with treatment as usual.

Study context

Population
Participants with diabetes and depressive symptoms in RCTs (PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL, ProQuest)
Participants
8,843 participants31 studies
Comparison
Integrated care approaches vs treatment as usual
Outcome
HbA1c percent decrease
Methodological detailsrandom effects model, sensitivity analyses
  • Random effects model
  • Sensitivity analyses

Pooled result

As reported in the abstract

d

−0.36

95% CI −0.52 to −0.21

Further pooled results

OutcomePooled effect (points) (95% CI)
Depressive scores0.72 (−1.15 to −0.28)
  • Depressive scores: lower with integrated care (IC); 23 studies; estimate outside its printed interval

HbA1c by behavioral intervention

Combination of behavioral activation with CBT showed greater HbA1c reductions

Original publication

Effects of Integrated Care Approaches to Address Co-occurring Depression and Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Diabetes Care. Published 27 November 2024. doi:10.2337/dc24-1334

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