Effectiveness and acceptability of cognitive-behavioural therapy delivery formats for obsessive-compulsive disorder: network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While various delivery formats of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are available, comprehensive evidence on their comparative effectiveness and acceptability is lacking.

Aim

To examine the comparative effectiveness and acceptability of different CBT delivery formats for OCD.

Method

An existing database of psychological interventions for OCD was utilised, with randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing CBT delivery formats with each other/control groups were included. Pairwise and network meta-analyses were conducted using a random-effects model. Comparative standard mean differences (SMDs) were calculated for effectiveness in reducing OCD symptom severity post-treatment. Relative risks were calculated for accept

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12912871 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature