A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Clinically Relevant Mental and Physical Health Problems

A-Tjak, Jacqueline; Davis, Michelle L.; Morina, Nexhmedin; Powers, Mark B.; Smits, Jasper A. J.; Emmelkamp, Paul M.G.

doi:10.1159/000365764

reviewPsychotherapy and PsychosomaticsDec 24, 2014Closed access

A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Clinically Relevant Mental and Physical Health Problems

JAJacqueline A-Tjak MLMichelle L. Davis NMNexhmedin Morina MBMark B. Powers JAJasper A. J. Smits

PsyQ · University of Amsterdam · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Background

The current study presents the results of a meta-analysis of 39 randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), including 1,821 patients with mental disorders or somatic health problems.

Methods

We searched PsycINFO, MEDLINE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Information provided by the ACBS (Association of Contextual Behavioral Science) community was also included. Statistical calculations were conducted using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software. Study quality was rated using a methodology rating form.

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PsycINFO
Meta-analysis
Placebo
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Psychology
Mental health
Randomized controlled trial
Cognitive behavioral therapy

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