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A Mixed-methods Evaluation of an Adapted Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group for Stroke Survivors

Completed

Open to: ALL

Age: 18.0 - N/A

Bristol Cardiff Merthyr Tydfil Newport

Medical Conditions

Stroke

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Stroke is one of the main causes of acquired adult disability in the UK. Many psychological problems can also occur post-stroke; this has a marked impact on health service usage. As such, there is an outstanding need to increase and improve psychological resources within stroke services.

The investigators proposed to adapt and evaluate the effectiveness of an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) group intervention for adult stroke survivors and their carers. The group will endeavour to promote positive adjustment and reduce levels of depression and anxiety.

This study will have two parts.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

Mar 2016 Dec 2016

Publications

"Campbell Burton CA, Murray J, Holmes J, Astin F, Greenwood D, Knapp P. Frequency of anxiety after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Int J Stroke. 2013 Oct;8(7):545-59. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-4949.2012.00906.x. Epub 2012 Sep 27."; "23013268"; "Constructing Grounded Theory: A practical guide through qualitative analysis Kathy Charmaz Constructing Grounded Theory: A practical guide through qualitative analysis Sage 224 pound19.99 0761973532 0761973532 [Formula: see text]. Nurse Res. 2006 Jul 1;13(4):84. doi: 10.7748/nr.13.4.84.s4."; "27702218"; "Feros DL, Lane L, Ciarrochi J, Blackledge JT. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for improving the lives of cancer patients: a preliminary study. Psychooncology. 2013 Feb;22(2):459-64. doi: 10.1002/pon.2083. Epub 2011 Oct 6."; "23382134"; "Hayes SC, Luoma JB, Bond FW, Masuda A, Lillis J. Acceptance and commitment therapy: model, processes and outcomes. Behav Res Ther. 2006 Jan;44(1):1-25. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2005.06.006."; "16300724"; "Kangas M, McDonald S. Is it time to act? The potential of acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological problems following acquired brain injury. Neuropsychol Rehabil. 2011 Apr;21(2):250-76. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2010.540920. Epub 2011 Jan 17."; "21246445"

INTERVENTIONAL

Intervention Type : BEHAVIORAL
Intervention Description : ACT is a psychological intervention; in this study it is being delivered as a 4-week psycho-educational group to stroke survivors and carers.

Rather than attempting to control or ameliorate pain and suffering, ACT advocates that individuals remain open to internal private experiences (both positive and negative) and should focus on committing to a life which is congruent with their core values. Individuals learn to modify their relationship with these experiences, rather than change the experiences per se through processes such as mindfulness, acceptance and attention to values. This fundamental premise of ACT helps cultivate psychological flexibility.

Intervention Arm Group : group-based ACT;



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This is in the inclusion criteria above


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Bristol Area Stroke Foundation
    Bristol
    England
    BS13 9JN
  • Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust
    Cardiff
    Wales
    CF62 2XX
  • Cwm Taf NHS Trust
    Merthyr Tydfil
    Wales
    CF40 2LU
  • Aneurin Bevan NHS Trust
    Newport
    Wales
    NP20 4SZ


The study is sponsored by Cardiff University and is in collaboration with Cwm Taf University Health Board (NHS); Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; North Bristol NHS Trust; University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; BASF.



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Last updated 26 September 2017

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