Feasibility and acceptability of a single-session perioperative acceptance and commitment therapy workshop for preventing chronic postsurgical pain: a single-arm, non-randomized pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This pilot trial evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a single-session, group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention for patients undergoing spine surgery (SS) to prevent chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP).

Methods

Forty-five adults (M_age = 64 years) scheduled for SS enrolled and were asked to complete baseline questionnaires, and 28 attended a 5 h virtual ACT workshop, which focused on enhancing psychological flexibility and acceptance. Feasibility was assessed by tracking enrollment and attendance, while treatment credibility, expectancy, and helpfulness were evaluated using the Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ) and the Treatment Helpfulness Questionnaire (THQ). Health-related outcomes, inc

SUBMITTER: Yamin JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12011729 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature