Lustman Et Al Flashcards
What was the method of lustman?
A randomised controlled double blind study.
How many pps were in lustman?
60 patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and diagnosed with depression. Volunteer sample.
What was the procedure of lustman?
Patients randomly assigned to either one group given fluoxetine or the other group given a placebo. Double blind.
Patiets assesses for depression using psychometric tests and their adherence to their diabetic medical regime was assessed by measuring their blood sugar levels.
After 8 weeks the group given real fluoxetine had far healthier blood glucose levels.
What were the results of lustman?
Patients given fluoxetine reported lower levels of depression.
Patients given fluoxetine reported lower levels of depression.
If their depression was being medicated, they were more likely to adhere to their diabetic regime.
What were the conclusions of lustman?
Measuring blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes indicates a level of adherence to prescribes medical regimes.
Greater adherence was shown by patients who were less depressed.
Not being anxious or depressed improves compliance with medical requests.
What was the aim of lustman?
To see if there was a link between depression and non adherence in diabetic patients medication.
