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Unreliable evidence.

N P Short1, N J Kitchiner, J Curran

  • 1Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist, Eversfield Centre, St Leonards on Sea, UK. nigelpshort@hotmail.com

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|January 16, 2004
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This study examines common interventions like thought suppression, reassurance, and relaxation, finding limited evidence for their effectiveness. It suggests exploring alternative, evidence-based strategies for better client outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Evidence-based practice is crucial in healthcare.
  • Routinely used interventions like thought suppression, reassurance, and relaxation lack robust supporting evidence.
  • There is a need to evaluate the efficacy of commonly employed therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of thought suppression, reassurance, and relaxation techniques.
  • To critically assess the evidence base for these widely used interventions.
  • To identify and discuss superior evidence-based alternatives.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical analysis of existing research on thought suppression, reassurance, and relaxation.
  • Evaluation of the empirical support for these interventions in clinical settings.

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  • Comparative analysis with established evidence-based practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Limited empirical evidence supports the effectiveness of thought suppression, reassurance, and relaxation.
    • These interventions are frequently used despite a weak evidence base.
    • Existing literature does not strongly validate their routine application.

    Conclusions:

    • Thought suppression, reassurance, and relaxation may not be effective interventions.
    • Healthcare providers should critically evaluate the use of these techniques.
    • More effective, evidence-based interventions are available and should be prioritized.