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Isolating the Unique Effects of the Unified Protocol Treatment Modules Using Single Case Experimental Design
Shannon Sauer-Zavala1, Clair Cassiello-Robbins1, Laren R Conklin1,2
11 Boston University, MA, USA.
Behavior Modification
|February 16, 2017
Summary
This study investigated if individual modules of the Unified Protocol (UP) for emotional disorders effectively improve specific skills. Preliminary findings suggest that most UP modules can enhance targeted skills independently, supporting personalized treatment approaches.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Interventions
Background:
- The Unified Protocol (UP) is a transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral intervention for emotional disorders.
- Current UP delivery involves sequential, full module presentation.
- Personalizing UP requires understanding individual module efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess if individual UP modules improve their targeted skills independently.
- To determine if module-specific changes occur without other UP modules.
- To explore differential effects of UP modules on skills.
Main Methods:
- A multiple baseline design was used, adhering to SCRIBE guidelines.
- Eight patients with emotional disorders were studied.
- Participants received four sessions of one of four UP modules after baseline assessment.
Main Results:
- Five out of eight patients showed reliable change in module-specific skills.
- Preliminary evidence supports that UP modules can improve targeted skills in isolation.
- Emotion awareness and cognitive flexibility modules showed skill-specific changes; psychoeducation and countering emotional behaviors showed broader changes.
Conclusions:
- Individual UP modules show potential for targeted skill improvement.
- Findings support the feasibility of personalized UP module delivery.
- Further research is needed to confirm module specificity and optimize treatment sequencing.
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