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The Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Chronic Pain Management: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has shown promise as a treatment approach for chronic pain management. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of ACT in reducing pain severity and improving functional outcomes in individuals with chronic pain conditions. Through a thorough review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of ACT compared to control conditions (e.g., treatment as usual, waitlist) in targeting pain-related outcomes, including pain intensity, pain interference, physical functioning, and psychological distress. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as intervention duration, format (individual vs. group), therapist involvement, and participant characteristics (e.g., pain duration, pain location), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of ACT for chronic pain management.
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