Measuring the active elements of cognitive-behavioral therapies
Understanding how and for whom cognitive-behavioral therapies work is central to the development and improvement of mental health interventions. Suboptimal quantification of the active elements of cognitive-behavioral therapies has hampered progress in elucidating mechanisms of change. To advance pr...
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| Published in: | Behaviour research and therapy 2023-08, Vol.167, p.104364-104364, Article 104364 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | eng |
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| Summary: | Understanding how and for whom cognitive-behavioral therapies work is central to the development and improvement of mental health interventions. Suboptimal quantification of the active elements of cognitive-behavioral therapies has hampered progress in elucidating mechanisms of change. To advance process research on cognitive-behavioral therapies, we describe a theoretical measurement framework that focuses on the delivery, receipt, and application of the active elements of these interventions. We then provide recommendations for measuring the active elements of cognitive-behavioral therapies aligned with this framework. Finally, to support measurement harmonization and improve study comparability, we propose the development of a publicly available repository of assessment tools: the Active Elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies Measurement Kit.
•Suboptimal quantification of psychological therapy active ingredients hampers progress in elucidating treatment mechanisms.•Measuring the delivery/receipt/application of active elements of psychological therapies will improve psychotherapy process research.•To support measurement harmonization, the field should develop a publicly available repository of assessment tools. |
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| ISSN: | 0005-7967 1873-622X |