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SynthesisJournal of medical Internet research2016

Effectiveness of Web-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Relation to Mental Health and Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Menna Brown, Alexander Glendenning, Alice E Hoon, Ann John

2 registry-linked trialsOpen access · goldAbstract readMeta-AnalysisSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Journal of medical Internet research, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 69 papers, 10 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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69citing papers in PubMed, 10 pooled it
9.3field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT05749939 phase3completednot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Brief Online Acceptance Commitment Therapy for Caregivers: a Fully Longitudinal Mixed Methods RC

TypeinterventionalSponsorUtah State UniversityRan2023 to 2024Enrolled121ConditionsCaregiver Burden, Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia, Depressive Symptoms, Quality of LifeArmsAcceptance and Commitment Therapy
NCT07009795 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Rise & Renew (Remembering, Expressing, Navigating, Embracing, Witnessing): Enhancing Well-being Among Black Women Who've Experienced a First-order Bereavement Event

TypeinterventionalSponsorLillian Haley, PhDRan2025 to 2026Enrolled30ConditionsBereavement, Grief, Psychological Distress, Well BeingArmsRise & Renew Hybrid Grief Support Program
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

69 citing papers in PubMed, 10 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 197 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Menna BrownSwansea University, Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom. menna.brown@swansea.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0003-1427-1648
Alexander GlendenningORCID 0000-0003-3612-9861
Alice E HoonORCID 0000-0002-9921-6156
Ann JohnORCID 0000-0002-5657-6995
Swansea University · GB

Funding

HCRW_ SCS-14-11
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe need for effective interventions to improve mental health and emotional well-being at a population level are gaining prominence both in the United Kingdom and globally. Advances in technology and widespread adoption of Internet capable devices have facilitated rapid development of Web-delivered psychological therapies. Interventions designed to manage a range of affective disorders by applying diverse therapeutic approaches are widely available.

objectiveThe main aim of this review was to evaluate the evidence base of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in a Web-based delivery format.

methodA systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis was conducted. Two electronic databases were searched for Web-delivered interventions utilizing ACT for the management of affective disorders or well-being. Only Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) were included.

resultsThe search strategy identified 59 articles. Of these, 10 articles met the inclusion criteria specified. The range of conditions and outcome measures that were identified limited the ability to draw firm conclusions about the efficacy of Web-delivered ACT-based intervention for anxiety or well-being.

conclusionsACT in a Web-based delivery format was found to be effective in the management of depression. Rates of adherence to study protocols and completion were high overall suggesting that this therapeutic approach is highly acceptable for patients and the general public.

Indexed as

InternetAcceptance and Commitment TherapyHumansMental HealthQuality of Lifeacceptance and commitment therapyanxietydepressionInternet-basedmeta-analysismobile-basedquality of lifesystematic review

Identifiers

PMID27558740
PMCPMC5039035
OpenAlexW2510153541

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