The effectiveness of self-control and communication skills on emotional regulation, perceived pain severity and self-care behaviors in diabetic neuropathy

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of self-control training and communication skills on emotional regulation, perceived pain severity and self-care behaviors in diabetic patients with neuropathy. The research sample of this clinical trial consisted of 30 cases (15 in experimental and 15 in control group) who had diabetic neuropathy and referred to the health center of Mashhad, Shahid Ghodsi Health Center. The instruments used in this study included the Graces Emotion Disorders (DERS), McQueen Pain Questionnaire (MPQ), self-care behaviors questionnaire for Tubert and Glasgow's diabetic patients. Data analyzed by descriptive statistics and analytical statistics (covariance analysis) and SPSS software. Based on the findings, self-control training and communication skills are effective significantly on emotional regulation, perceived pain severity and self-care behaviors in diabetic patients with neuropathy (P<0.000). Self-control training and communication skills can be used in combination with medical treatment and psychological therapy to increase improvement in patients with diabetic neuropathy