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Key points
Few experimental studies have tested Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in parents of children with cancer
ACT is feasible considering the high rates of recruitment, adherence and retention
ACT is well accepted with high levels of satisfaction
ACT is effective in improving psychological flexibility and reducing guilt and worry
Future full-scale RCTs are warranted to confirm the results of this work
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
The data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.