Methods
How were participants recruited?
Social media
What kind of single case study was it?
Delayed-Multiple Baseline Design
How many participants were men?
2
What was the study investigating?
Efficacy of RNT-focused 3 session ACT for patients with comorbid GAD and depression
When were the most changes observed?
At post treatment
How many sessions did participants have of ACT?
3
How many participants were there in the final study?
6
Who was the control group?
The 6 participants
What was the independent variable?
The staggered application of 3-session RNT-focused ACT protocol
Did changes in the outcome and process methods occur at different periods?
no
How frequently were procedures implemented?
weekly
What was the criteria for participants?
over 18 + GAD and Depression + showed severe symptoms of at least one of them according to the depression anxiety and stress scale
free points yay!
:3
What was the outcome dependent variable?
Scores on emotional symptoms and pathological worry
Did participants continue to improve in the follow up?
yes
What are some specific examples of the measures used in this study?
Acceptance and action questionnaire/Cognitive thinking questionnaire/Perseverative thinking questionnaire/Valuing questionnaire/Depression anxiety and stress scale
What were the strengths of this study?
High internal validity in measures and in self-control group, the levels of constructs covered by measures, the strict participant criteria and the multiple points of assessment including a 3 month follow up
When was the follow up conducted?
after 3 months/12 weeks after
What were the process dependent variables?
Experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion, values living and preservative thinking
Why should this study's findings be taken with caution in terms of the effect size?
Because SCED effect sizes are usually higher than those found in group designs such as randomized control trials
What were the dependent variables measured through?
Through automatic emails on the internet
What were the weaknesses of this study?
Measures were self-reported, confounding variables of other comorbidities, delayed baseline caused less control than concurrent multiple baselines, SCEDs cause lack of active control conditions and lack of mediator analysis
How many participants were rejected?
63
What was the population of interest in this study?
Adults with comorbid GAD and depression
Should RNT-focused ACT be adopted into mental health services according to this article?
Yes