Examining cognitive behavioral therapy interventions for unaccompanied minors: a systematic review and qualitative research synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review examined the evidence on effectiveness and acceptability of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions in improving quality of life (QoL) and psychological well-being of unaccompanied minors (UM).

Methods

PubMed, Scopus, Embase, ProQuest, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, and Open Dissertations databases were used to identify quantitative and qualitative studies. The Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tools were used for quality assessment. Narrative synthesis and qualitative research synthesis were carried out to collate the findings.

Results

18 studies were included. Two studies examined QoL, and five studies examined acceptability of interventions. Most quantitative studies (

SUBMITTER: Morroni D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11868330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature