A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of an acceptance and commitment therapy-based bibliotherapy intervention among adults living with chronic pain.

ABSTRACT: Background: Chronic pain has a significant impact on the physical and psychological functioning of those living with this condition. It is now recognized that acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an effective intervention in managing chronic pain; however, several barriers limit its accessibility. Aims: The current study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week bibliotherapy-type self-administered psychological intervention with minimal therapeutic contact, based on ACT, in the management of chronic pain. Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial with three measurement periods (pretest, posttest, and 3 months after the intervention; ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03924687). A total of 140 adults with chronic pain were randomly assigned to an ACT

SUBMITTER: Veillette J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8730660 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature