Telephone-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adult smoking cessation: A feasibility study

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 454-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. B. Bricker ◽  
S. L. Mann ◽  
P. M. Marek ◽  
J. Liu ◽  
A. V. Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

Smoking cessation avatar-led Acceptance and Commitment Therapy digital intervention: feasibility and acceptability in young adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Karekla ◽  
Stella Nicoleta Savvides
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Digital Intervention ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Young Smokers ◽  
Future Program

Abstract Smoking remains a global concern especially among youth and smoking cessation interventions have not been particularly successful with this age group. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an innovative avatar-led, digital intervention grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for smoking cessation in youth. Participants were 49 university student smokers, aged 18–28 years old (Mage = 22.50, SD = 2.56; 64.3% females). Participants found the program satisfactory, useful, and motivating. Participants enjoyed the digitally unique components of the intervention, such as videos, metaphors, and games, more than the overall graphics and the appearance of the avatars. Results of this study are encouraging for the acceptability and satisfaction with avatar-led digitized ACT interventions for smoking cessation targeting young smokers. Participants suggested that future program advances should include a more reality-based user experience and more interactive avatars. Future adaptations should consider additional ways to decrease attrition rates and further increase satisfaction and motivation to complete the program and quit smoking.

scholarly journals Acceptance and Commitment Therapy delivered in a dyad after a severe traumatic brain injury: A feasibility study

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane L. Whiting ◽  
Frank P. Deane ◽  
Grahame K. Simpson ◽  
Joseph Ciarrochi ◽  
Hamish J. Mcleod
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

scholarly journals Development and feasibility of a digital Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Intervention for Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Pilot study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola R Hemmings ◽  
Jamie M Kawadler ◽  
Rachel Whatmough ◽  
Sonia Ponzo ◽  
Alessio Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Generalised Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Digital Intervention ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

BACKGROUND Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterised by excessive worry that is difficult to control and has high comorbidity with mood disorders including depression. Individuals experience long wait times for diagnosis and often face accessibility barriers to treatment. There is a need for a digital solution that is accessible and acceptable to those with GAD. OBJECTIVE This paper aims to describe the development of a digital intervention prototype of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for GAD that sits within an existing wellbeing app platform, BioBase. A pilot feasibility study evaluating acceptability, usability and efficacy study is conducted in a sample of adults with a diagnosis of GAD, self-referred to the study. METHODS Phase 1 applied the person-based approach (creation of guiding principles, intervention design objectives and the key intervention features). In Phase 2 participants received the app-based therapeutic and paired wearable for two weeks. Self-report questionnaires were obtained at baseline and post-treatment. The primary outcome was psychological flexibility (AAQ-II) as this is the aim of ACT. Mental wellbeing (WEMWBS) and symptoms of anxiety (GAD-7) and depression (PHQ-9) were also assessed. Post-treatment usability was assessed via self-report measures (SUS) in addition to interviews that further explored feasibility of the digital intervention in this sample. RESULTS The app-based therapeutic was well received. Of 13 participants, 10 (77%) completed the treatment. Results show a high usability rating (83.5). Participants found the digital intervention to be relevant, useful and helpful in managing their anxiety. Participants had lower anxiety (d=0.69) and depression (d=0.84) scores at exit, and these differences were significantly different from baseline. Participants had higher psychological flexibility and wellbeing scores at exit, although these were not significantly different from baseline. CONCLUSIONS This ACT prototype within BioBase is an acceptable and feasible digital intervention, with evidence of preliminary efficacy in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. This study suggests this intervention warrants a larger feasibility study in adults with GAD.

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