A meta-analysis on the efficacy of low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy for generalised anxiety disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (LICBT) has been recommended as a primary intervention in the tiered care for mild to moderate generalised anxiety disorder. However, LICBT for generalised anxiety disorder are markedly diverse and efficacy data on various outcomes have not been systematically reviewed. This meta-analysis aimed to synthesise effect sizes of three NICE-recommended LICBT for generalised anxiety disorder: non-facilitated self-help, guided self-help, and psychoeducational groups.

Methods

A systematic literature review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) examining LICBT for generalised anxiety disorder in the last 23 years (2000-2023) was conducted. Efficacy data for anxiety, depression, and worry outcomes were separately meta-analysed. Th

SUBMITTER: Powell CLYM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763350 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature