Empirically supported psychological interventions for social phobia in adults: a qualitative review of randomized controlled trials

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Ponniah ◽  
S. D. Hollon
Keyword(s):  
Social Phobia ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Qualitative Review ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Empirically Supported

BackgroundSocial phobia is a chronic disorder that results in substantial impairment. We conducted a qualitative review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of psychological interventions for social phobia.MethodArticles were identified through searches of electronic databases and manual searches of reference lists. They were classified by psychological interventions evaluated. Data regarding treatment, participants and results were then extracted and tabulated. We identified which psychological interventions are empirically supported, using the scheme proposed by Chambless & Hollon (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 1998, 66, 7–18).ResultsThirty studies evaluating the efficacy of social skills training (SST), exposure therapy and/or cognitive treatments were identified. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), involving cognitive restructuring and exposure to feared and avoided social situations or behavioral experiments, was found to be an efficacious and specific treatment for social phobia. Exposure therapy was found to be an efficacious treatment since most of the evidence of its efficacy was from comparisons with no treatment. There were mixed findings regarding the relative efficacy of CBT and in vivo exposure. Some studies reported that the interventions were equivalent, while others found that patients treated with CBT had a better outcome. There was little evidence to support the use of SST.ConclusionsCBT is the psychological intervention of choice for social phobia. The findings of this review are compared to those of other major reviews and limitations are discussed.

scholarly journals M103. PSYCHOLOGICAL ONLINE INTERVENTION FOR PSYCHOSIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S174-S174
Author(s):  
Rebeca Pardo Cebrián ◽  
Eduardo González-Fraile ◽  
Teresa Sánchez-Gutiérrez ◽  
Sara Barbeito ◽  
Belén Fernández-Castilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Online Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract Background Although the use of technological advances in psychiatric treatment is relatively recent, the availability and sophistication of technologies are growing, research on psychological interventions for patients with psychosis has incorporated the use of various electronic applications, social networks, and other similar tools to provide new methods/routes of communication between therapists and patients. This new therapeutic approach may provide patients with personalized, flexible, and evidence-based interventions in their communities and even in their own homes. The aim of this study is reviewing the scientific literature about the use of online intervention for patients with psychosis to show the current state of online intervention and asses the effectiveness of these treatments. Methods The review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We have identified articles from Pubmed and Medline databases. We included all randomized controlled trials designed to test the efficacy of the online intervention or web-based intervention to patients with psychosis. We excluded observational trials, non-randomised trial and protocol study. Studies with RCT design and the participants must not have more than 5 to 10 years of evolution since the diagnosis, and the papers have been published between 2010 and 2019, in English language. The researchers independently assessed the articles and the discrepancies were resolved by consensus. Results We presented data about all randomized controlled trials of online interventions/ e-Health interventions/ App-mobile based and/or computer based intervention programs than were specifically designed for people with first episode psychosis or psychotic symptoms that had measured changes in functioning, quality of life or positive/negative symptoms. As unique treatment or as a complementary treatment with other psychological or psychopharmacology intervention. Discussion Online psychological interventions can play an important role in the well-being of people with schizophrenia. The strengths and limitations of our systematic review and meta-analysis will be discussed.

scholarly journals Psychological interventions to improve sleep in college students: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Saruhanjan ◽  
Anna‐Carlotta Zarski ◽  
Tobias Bauer ◽  
Harald Baumeister ◽  
Pim Cuijpers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Methodological aspects of randomized controlled trials of psychotherapy in primary care

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAN SCOTT ◽  
TOM SENSKY
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Drug Trials ◽  
Single Issue ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Methodological Aspects

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of psychological interventions are still much less frequently published than drug trials. To have four papers (Bower et al. 2003; Proudfoot et al. 2003; Simpson et al. 2003; Gabbay et al. 2003) within a single issue of a leading psychiatry journal is indeed unusual. Together these four major papers provide evidence of the benefits and limitations of psychological interventions for common mental disorders.

Treatment of Eating Disorders

2017 ◽  
pp. 315-334
Author(s):  
Evelyn Attia ◽  
Anne E. Becker ◽  
Cynthia M. Bulik ◽  
Alison E. Field ◽  
Neville H. Golden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Duration Of Illness ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Family Based Treatment ◽  
Family Based

This chapter focuses on treatments for adolescents with eating disorders, using information derived from randomized controlled trials and evidence-based treatments for eating disorders in adults. Available data provide some guidance in selecting treatments, but there are significant limitations in research on psychological and pharmacological interventions. Family-based treatment is effective for adolescents with anorexia nervosa, especially for those with a short duration of illness. For adolescents with bulimia nervosa, both family-based treatment and guided self-help based on cognitive-behavioral therapy are empirically supported interventions. At this time, there are no randomized controlled trials on the treatment of adolescents with binge-eating disorder, and, despite the widespread use of psychotropic medications, there is little empirical information about the utility and safety of such interventions for adolescents. Additional large well-controlled systematic studies with adolescents are needed to inform best care practices.

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