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Research Articles

Use the options on the left to find review articles, landmark studies, and meta-analyses on the science of behavior change and psychological health. Or, view a list of all research articles in Diabetes HealthSense.

Selected Research Articles

For an introduction to the science of behavior change and psychological health, take a look at the selection of research articles below:

  • Title: Helping Patients Manage Their Chronic Conditions

    Author: Bodenheimer T, MacGregor K, Sharifi C

    Bodenheimer T, MacGregor K, Sharifi C. Helping patients manage their chronic conditions. CA HealthCare FDN. 2005.

  • Title: Lifestyle and Behavior: The Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN) Program: A New Approach to Improving Outcomes of Diabetes Care

    Author: Skovlund SE, Peyrot M, DAWN International Advisory Panel

    Skovlund SE, Peyrot M, DAWN International Advisory Panel. Lifestyle and behavior: the diabetes attitudes, wishes and needs (DAWN) program: a new approach to improving outcomes of diabetes care. Diabetes Spectrum. 2005;18:136-142

  • Title: Behavioral and Psychosocial Interventions in Diabetes: A Conceptual Review

    Author: Peyrot M, Rubin RR

    Peyrot M, Rubin RR. Behavioral and psychosocial interventions in diabetes: a conceptual review. Diabetes Care. 2007 Oct;30(10):2433-40. Epub 2007 Jul 31.

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