Last updated August 29, 2026
Key finding
Diabetes distress scores were lower post-intervention.
The study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of the LISTEN intervention for adults with diabetes, finding improvements in diabetes distress and participant satisfaction.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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The study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of the LISTEN intervention for adults with diabetes, finding improvements in diabetes distress and participant satisfaction.
This study highlights the potential of low-intensity mental health interventions to support adults with diabetes, addressing psychological aspects that can significantly impact diabetes management and overall well-being. Improved mental health support could lead to better health outcomes and quality of life for this population.
Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to lack of specific effect sizes. The study was limited to a single arm, affecting generalizability. Recruitment rates may not reflect broader populations.
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Edith EH, Shikha G, Jennifer H, et al. Feasibility and acceptability of LISTEN: a low-intensity mental health support intervention for adults with diabetes. Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 2023;9:133. doi:10.1186/s40814-023-01367-2
Diabetes distress scores were lower post-intervention.
92% of participants felt the number of sessions was 'just right'.
75% felt comfortable talking with health professionals.
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This study contributes evidence to LISTEN intervention and Comfort in talking with health professionals, Diabetes distress scores, Program satisfaction, and 3 more.
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LISTEN intervention → Comfort in talking with health professionals
LISTEN intervention → Comfort in talking with health professionals
LISTEN intervention → Diabetes distress scores
LISTEN intervention → Diabetes distress scores
LISTEN intervention → Program satisfaction
LISTEN intervention → Program satisfaction
LISTEN intervention → Simple reaction time
LISTEN intervention → Simple reaction time
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This study contributes to evidence on LISTEN intervention and Comfort in talking with health professionals, LISTEN intervention and Diabetes Distress Measures.
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LISTEN intervention appears to improve comfort in talking with health professionals.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Comfort in talking with health professionals
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
LISTEN intervention appears to improve diabetes distress scores.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes distress scores
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
LISTEN intervention appears to improve program satisfaction.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Program satisfaction
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
LISTEN intervention appears to improve recruitment rate.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Recruitment Rate
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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