A Comparative Meta-Analysis of Unidisciplinary Psychology and Interdisciplinary Treatment Outcomes Following Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adults with Chronic Pain.

ABSTRACT: While much of the literature provides positive support for psychological interventions for chronic pain, 2 recent meta-analyses indicate small to moderate benefits only. This inconsistency in findings suggests that there are other treatment-related variables to consider. One possible consideration pertains to treatment format, as psychological models form the basis for both unidisciplinary psychology and integrated interdisciplinary treatments for chronic pain. Therefore, a comparative meta-analysis of unidisciplinary and interdisciplinary treatments was performed to determine whether there were differences in treatment effect size (ES) at post-treatment and follow-ups of up to 1 year. One specific treatment model, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), was investigated as it was felt th

SUBMITTER: Vowles KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7477894 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May - Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature