Type 2 & other diabetes

Roles and competencies of the clinical psychologist in adult diabetes care—A consensus report

Diabet MedPublished Consensus report

Methodological detailsexpert opinion, selective literature review
  • Expert opinion
  • Selective literature review

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Roles of the clinical psychologist: (1) clinician (psychological assessment and therapy), (2) advisor to the healthcare team (training, consulting), (3) communicator and promotor of person-centred care initiatives, (4) researcher

  2. Four key competencies (STAP framework): (a) specialised knowledge, (b) teamwork and advice, (c) assessment, (d) psychotherapy

  3. Need for comprehensive, accredited specialist post-graduate training for clinical psychologists in diabetes care, building on the STAP framework

Original publication

Roles and competencies of the clinical psychologist in adult diabetes care—A consensus report. Diabet Med. Published 22 February 2024. doi:10.1111/dme.15312

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