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A case study: Acceptance and commitment therapy for pediatric sickle cell disease
Akihiko Masuda1, Lindsey L Cohen, Rikard K Wicksell
1Department of Psychology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|February 18, 2011
Summary
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) improved functioning and quality of life for an adolescent with sickle cell disease (SCD). Improvements in psychological flexibility and parent acceptance may explain these positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pediatrics
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Sickle cell disease (SCD) significantly impairs adolescent functioning and quality of life.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic approach focusing on acceptance and values-based living.
Observation:
- An eight-session ACT program was delivered to a 16-year-old with SCD and their parents.
- Psychological flexibility, social anxiety, pain, functioning, quality of life, and parent distress were assessed pre- and post-treatment and at follow-up.
Findings:
- Significant improvements in functioning and quality of life were observed, particularly at the 3-month follow-up.
- Increased adolescent psychological flexibility and parent acceptance correlated with positive treatment outcomes.
Implications:
- ACT shows promise as an intervention to enhance well-being in adolescents with chronic health conditions like SCD.
- The findings suggest ACT may be a valuable tool for improving life quality and daily functioning for pediatric patients and their families.
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