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Furong Chen1,2, Qiao Zhou3, Junqi Wu3
1The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
|October 6, 2023
Summary
This study will explore if group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps older stroke survivors with post-stroke depression (PSD) and psychological distress by reducing experiential avoidance (EA). Findings will assess ACT
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Older stroke survivors frequently experience psychological disorders like post-stroke depression (PSD).
- High experiential avoidance (EA) is linked to PSD and reduced quality of life in stroke survivors.
- The effectiveness of group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for this population is not yet established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of group-based ACT in older stroke survivors.
- To assess ACT's impact on reducing experiential avoidance (EA).
- To evaluate changes in post-stroke depression (PSD), psychological distress, and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- A randomized, single-blind, wait-list controlled trial with 66 stroke survivors.
- Participants were assigned to either a wait-list control group (treatment as usual) or an 8-week group-based ACT intervention.
- Outcomes, including EA, PSD, distress, and quality of life, were assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and one-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- This section is to be filled once the study is completed and results are available.
Conclusions:
- This study aims to provide initial evidence on the efficacy of group-based ACT for post-stroke survivors.
- Findings are expected to demonstrate ACT's potential in mitigating EA, PSD, and psychological stress.
- The study anticipates showing improvements in the quality of life for stroke survivors receiving ACT.
