Moving beyond the descriptive in psychotherapy research

Kisely, Steve

doi:10.1177/1039856220933850

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“…Due to the limitations of the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool in assessing risk of bias for studies examining psychotherapies, we also assessed factors that may influence risk of bias which are specific to psychotherapy trials. Such factors include manualisation of therapy, measurement of fidelity and the use of an active control group versus Treatment as Usual (TAU) or waitlist control (Kisely, 2020; see Supplemental Table 1).…”

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“…In this context, it is not possible to make valid comparisons between individual treatments, especially in the absence of head-to-head comparisons. Finally, while risk of bias was formally assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool, it is noteworthy that this fails to consider other important sources of bias that are specific to psychotherapy, such as manualisation of therapy and the use of fidelity measures (Kisely, 2020). We have made comment on such sources of bias, however, this was not guided by an established tool.…”

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Systematic review of the effects of evidence-based psychotherapies on neurocognitive functioning in mood disorders

Groves

Douglas

Milanovic

et al. 2021

Aust N Z J Psychiatry

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Objective: Neurocognitive impairment is considered a core feature of mood disorders. Research has shown that neurocognitive impairment often persists beyond mood symptom resolution and can have significant deleterious effects on interpersonal relationships, academic achievement, occupational functioning and independent living. As such, neurocognitive impairment has become an important target for intervention. In this systematic review, we aimed to examine the extant literature to ascertain whether current standard evidence-based psychotherapies can improve neurocognitive functioning in mood disorders. Method: Studies examining changes in neurocognitive functioning following evidence-based psychotherapy were identified using MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases. Given the heterogeneity of study procedures, treatment protocols and patient samples, a narrative rather than meta-analytic review technique was employed. Results: Nineteen studies (21 articles) met inclusion criteria. There was preliminary evidence of improved executive functioning following evidence-based psychotherapy for Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. There was also some signal of reduced negative biases in emotional information processing following psychotherapy in depression. Due to methodological variability across studies however, it was difficult to draw clear conclusions. Conclusion: Findings from the current review suggest that evidence-based psychotherapies may influence some aspects of neurocognitive functioning in mood disorders. This continues to be an ongoing area of importance and warrants further research.

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Systematic review of the effects of evidence-based psychotherapies on neurocognitive functioning in mood disorders

Groves

Douglas

Milanovic

et al. 2021

Aust N Z J Psychiatry

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“…Unlike trials of medication, the training and skills of the person delivering the treatment are also important, as well as their adherence to proper technique, which should be monitored over the course of the trial. 8 In comparison to pharmacotherapy, it is much more difficult to blind participants, therapists, and evaluators in NPT. 6 Design of the appropriate control condition, including the choice of the right controls, is also important but often overlooked.…”

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“…fidelity). 7,8 In spite of these challenges, there has also been growing evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) of RCTs for psychotherapy. 10 This includes psychodynamic approaches, 11 particularly when delivered as short-term therapy.…”

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Can new approaches to synthesising evidence help achieve a consensus in psychotherapy research?

Kisely

2023

Australas Psychiatry

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Objective The recent debate around the College’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on mood disorders have highlighted differences in opinion on interpreting evidence from randomised control trials (RCTs) for psychodynamic psychotherapy. This paper discusses new techniques of synthesising research evidence (e.g., umbrella reviews) that may help minimise disagreements in the interpretation of RCTs and foster greater consensus on treatment guidelines. Conclusions Findings from the latest umbrella review suggest that psychodynamic therapy is an evidence-based approach, among several, for common mental disorders.

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Mindfulness based cognitive therapy for youth with inflammatory bowel disease and depression - Findings from a pilot randomised controlled trial

Ewais

Kenny

Hay

et al. 2021

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

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Moving beyond the descriptive in psychotherapy research

Cited by 3 publications

References 11 publications

Systematic review of the effects of evidence-based psychotherapies on neurocognitive functioning in mood disorders

Systematic review of the effects of evidence-based psychotherapies on neurocognitive functioning in mood disorders

Can new approaches to synthesising evidence help achieve a consensus in psychotherapy research?

Mindfulness based cognitive therapy for youth with inflammatory bowel disease and depression - Findings from a pilot randomised controlled trial

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