In:
Frontiers in Psychiatry, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 13 ( 2023-1-11)
Abstract:
Despite the transdiagnostic approach and the good cross-professional applicability, only few studies have examined the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in a naturalistic clinic setting. This study aims to help closing this gap by investigating the effects of ACT in a psychiatric day hospital during COVID pandemic. It was investigated whether psychopathological symptomology decreased, and quality of life and general functioning improved with the treatment. Additionally, longitudinal effects were tested. Methods Participants in this follow-up-design were 92 patients (64.1% female) of a psychiatric day hospital. Survey data of clinical symptoms, quality of life and global functioning were assessed at three time points (with admission, discharge, and 3 months after treatment). Differences between time points were tested using two-sided paired samples t -tests. Additionally, the reliability of change index (RCI) was calculated. Results From pre-treatment to post-treatment, symptomology decreased significantly ( d = 0.82–0.99, p & lt; 0.001), and global functioning as well as quality of life increased significantly ( d = 0.42–1.19, p & lt; 0.001). The effects remained relatively stable, with no significant change between post-treatment and follow-up. The difference between pre-treatment and follow-up was significant for clinical symptoms, physical and psychological wellbeing, and global quality of life ( d = 0.43–0.76, p & lt; 0.007). Conclusion The significant and sustained improvement in all measures indicates that patients are benefiting from the treatment. Since the trial was neither randomized nor controlled, effects have to be interpreted with caution. Possible influences of the pandemic are discussed. Clinical trial registration http://www.drks.de/DRKS00029992 , identifier DRKS00029992.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1664-0640
DOI:
10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1052874
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SA
Publication Date:
2023
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2564218-2
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