Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Eczema Management Program for Children With Eczema: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Eczema significantly affects the quality of life of affected children and their families, with psychological stress often overlooked. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides a supplementary approach to address these psychological challenges and enhance overall care.

Objective

This pilot randomised controlled trial aimed to examine the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of the Family ACT-based Eczema Management Program (FACT-EMP).

Methods

Parents and children aged 6-12 diagnosed with eczema from three outpatient clinics in Hong Kong were randomly assigned to either the FACT-EMP group, receiving four weekly ACT-based sessions plus eczema management education, or a waitlist control group receiving routine care. Feasibility and

SUBMITTER: Chong YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12325139 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature