Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: a systematic review.

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Background. Some individuals with visible differences have been found to experience psychosocial adjustment problems that can lead to social anxiety and isolation. Various models of psychosocial intervention have been used to reduce social anxiety and appearance related distress in this population. The objective of this review was to update a previous systematic review assessing the efficacy of psychosocial intervention programs for adults with visible differences. The original review (Bessell & Moss, 2007) identified 12 papers for inclusion. Methods. A search protocol identified studies from 13 electronic journal databases.

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Studies were selected in accordance with pre-set inclusion criteria and relevant data were extracted. Results. This update identified

SUBMITTER: Norman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4389275 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature