Acceptance-and mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of chronic pain: a meta-analytic review
The number of acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), increased in recent years. Therefore an update is warranted of our former systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that reported effects on the mental and physical health of chronic pain patients. Pubmed, EMBASE, PsycInfo and Cochrane were searched for eligible studies…
Model and processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for chronic pain including a closer look at the self
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is one of the so called “third-wave” cognitive behavioral therapies. It has been increasingly applied to chronic pain, and there is accumulating evidence to support its effectiveness. ACT is based on a model of general human functioning called the psychological flexibility (PF) model. Most facets of the PF model have been examined in chronic pain. However, a potential key facet related to “self” appears underappreciated.
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a guided and unguided internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain: Study protocol for a three-armed randomised controlled trial
Background
Psychological flexibility and catastrophizing as associated change mechanisms during online Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for chronic pain
The underlying mechanisms of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural interventions for chronic pain need further clarification. The role of, and associations between, pain-related psychological flexibility (PF) and pain catastrophizing (PC) were examined during a randomized controlled trial on internet-based Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for chronic pain.
Further validation of the Chronic Pain Values Inventory in a Swedish chronic pain sample
Purpose: Value based action is an important process in the psychological flexibility model and is associated with daily functioning in people with chronic pain, but measures of it are not well-developed. The purpose of the present study was to examine the reliability and validity of a Swedish-language version of the Chronic Pain Values Inventory (CPVI) in a large sample of adults seeking treatment for chronic pain.
Dimensionality and validity of the Committed Action Questionnaire (CAQ-8) in a chronic pain and university student population
The Committed Action Questionnaire (CAQ-8) assesses the construct of committed action drawn from the Psychological Flexibility (PF) model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Despite the centrality of committed action in the PF model, there is no instrument available to assess committed action for French-speaking researchers and clinicians working with ACT.
Are reductions in pain intensity and pain-related distress necessary? An analysis of within-treatment change trajectories in relation to improved functioning following interdisciplinary acceptance and commitment therapy for adults with chronic pain
Objective: A key issue in chronic pain treatment concerns the changes necessary for improved physical and emotional functioning. Traditionally, reducing pain intensity and pain-related distress have been viewed as a prerequisite for these improvements.
Change in “Self-as-Context” (“Perspective-Taking”) Occurs in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People With Chronic Pain and Is Associated With Improved Functioning
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is based on the psychological flexibility model, which includes a therapeutic process referred to as “self-as-context” (SAC). This study investigates whether ACT is associated with an effect on SAC and whether this effect is linked to treatment outcomes in people with chronic pain. Four hundred twelve adults referred to a pain management center participated in the study.
Telehealth Versus In-Person Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain
The purpose of this randomized noninferiority trial was to compare video teleconferencing (VTC) versus in-person (IP) delivery of an 8-week acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) intervention among veterans with chronic pain (N = 128) at post-treatment and at 6-month follow-up. The primary outcome was the pain interference subscale of the Brief Pain Inventory.
Chronic pain management in manual therapy (OsteoMAP)
Guidelines for a flexibly structured, six session course for individual clients with persistent musculoskeletal pain, designed to be used by physical and manual therapists with brief ACT training. Resources include an explanatory covering letter, practitioner guide, practitioner and patient workbooks, and a preliminary research evaluation article.