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World J Clin Cases. Dec 26, 2023; 11(36): 8486-8497
Published online Dec 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i36.8486
Significance of fostering the mental health of patients with diabetes through critical time intervention
Chiedu Eseadi, Amos Nnaemeka Amedu, Henry Egi Aloh
Chiedu Eseadi, Amos Nnaemeka Amedu, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, Gauteng, South Africa
Henry Egi Aloh, Department of Health Services, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo 482131, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Author contributions: Eseadi C, Amedu AN, and Aloh HE conceived the research; conducted a review of the literature, literature analysis, drafting, editing; All authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Chiedu Eseadi, PhD, Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg, B-Ring 3, Auckland Park Campus, Johannesburg 2006, Gauteng, South Africa. chiedu.eseadi@unn.edu.ng
Received: October 18, 2023
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Revised: November 23, 2023
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Published online: December 26, 2023
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Critical time intervention (CTI) is an evidence-based model of practice that is time-limited and aims to provide support for most susceptible individuals during a transition period.

AIM

To examine the significance of fostering the mental health of diabetes patients through CTI using the scoping review methodology.

METHODS

As part of the scoping review process, we followed the guidelines established by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search databases were Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Reference Citation Analysis (https://www.referencecitationanalysis.com/), and Cochrane Library. From these databases, 77 articles were retrieved with the aid of carefully selected search terms. However, 19 studies were selected after two reviewers appraised the full texts to ensure that they are all eligible for inclusion, while 54 papers were excluded.

RESULTS

This study revealed that diabetic patients who had experienced homelessness were at higher risk of being diagnosed with mental illness and that social support services are impactful in the management of the comorbidity of diabetes and mental health problems. In addition, this review reveals that CTI is impactful in enhancing the mental health of homeless patients during the transitional period from the hospital through social support services.

CONCLUSION

CTI is a promising intervention for alleviating mental health symptoms in homeless patients. Empirical studies are needed across the globe, involving both hospitalized and community-based patients, to determine how clinically effectively CTI is in managing the mental health of diabetics.

Keywords: Comorbidity; Critical time intervention; Diabetes; Homeless patients; Mental illness

Core Tip: Evidence suggests that diabetic patients who have experienced homelessness are at higher risk of being diagnosed with mental illness, and that social support services are impactful in the management of the comorbidity of diabetes and mental health problems. Studies on the effectiveness of critical time intervention (CTI) among patients with diabetes are limited. Available studies have shown that CTI is a promising intervention for alleviating mental health symptoms in homeless patients.