A systematic review of non-pharmacological treatments for depression in people with chronic physical health problems

Rizzo, Maria Rosaria; Creed, Francis; Goldberg, David; Meader, Nick; Pilling, Stephen

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2011.02.011

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“…In this case, to enhance the rigor of the study, the control group would be designed to actively control for the alternative explanations for the possible effects of the intervention (e.g., group effect/social support, attention from study staff, therapeutic environment, etc.) [36]. …”

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Control Group Design: Enhancing Rigor in Research of Mind-Body Therapies for Depression

Kinser

Robins

2013

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Although a growing body of research suggests that mind-body therapies may be appropriate to integrate into the treatment of depression, studies consistently lack methodological sophistication particularly in the area of control groups. In order to better understand the relationship between control group selection and methodological rigor, we provide a brief review of the literature on control group design in yoga and tai chi studies for depression, and we discuss challenges we have faced in the design of control groups for our recent clinical trials of these mind-body complementary therapies for women with depression. To address the multiple challenges of research about mind-body therapies, we suggest that researchers should consider 4 key questions: whether the study design matches the research question; whether the control group addresses performance, expectation, and detection bias; whether the control group is ethical, feasible, and attractive; and whether the control group is designed to adequately control for nonspecific intervention effects. Based on these questions, we provide specific recommendations about control group design with the goal of minimizing bias and maximizing validity in future research.

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Section: Discussion: Considerations and Recommendations For Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

Control Group Design: Enhancing Rigor in Research of Mind-Body Therapies for Depression

Kinser

Robins

2013

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Emotional distress and psychological difficulties are common. For example, approximately 20% of patients with a chronic physical illness experience comorbid depression (Rizzo, Creed, Goldberg, Meader, & Pilling, 2011).…”

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“…For example, depression is a well-established independent risk factor related to both the incidence and prognosis of cardiovascular disease (Frasure-Smith & Lesperance, 2010). Further, the presence of comorbid depression worsens functional impairment (Rizzo et al, 2011) and significantly increases utilization of health care resources and associated costs (Barsky, Orav, & Bates, 2005).…”

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Computerized cognitive behaviour therapy for depression in people with a chronic physical illness

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Holly

Broomfield

2012

British J Health Psychol

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The available literature suggests cCBT programmes may be beneficial for populations with a chronic physical illness experiencing depression. This conclusion is based on the findings of a single study, which involved the evaluation of a cCBT package by its developers, included a short follow-up and featured specialist health care support. Additionally, the study reported considerable attrition suggesting the intervention might not have been acceptable to many participants. It is likely that cCBT may be a way in which to increase access to psychological therapies. However, prior to any definitive conclusions being made, further high-quality research to establish the acceptability, feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness of cCBT for specific chronic physical health conditions is required.

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“…People who have diabetes, however, usually find it difficult to adhere to self-care regimens to manage their diabetes, exhibiting the second lowest adherence to care rate among 17 other chronic conditions (DiMatteo, 2004), and an additional task of taking antidepressants is likely to be met with poor adherence (Rizzo, Creed, Goldberg, Meader, & Pilling, 2011). Research has also found that adherence to anti-depressants is low in primary care and patients have a preference towards psycho-interventions (van Schaik et al, 2003).…”

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Psychosocial interventions for people with diabetes and co-morbid depression. A systematic review

Kok

Williams

Zhao

2015

International Journal of Nursing Studies

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A systematic review of non-pharmacological treatments for depression in people with chronic physical health problems

Cited by 35 publications

References 70 publications

Control Group Design: Enhancing Rigor in Research of Mind-Body Therapies for Depression

Control Group Design: Enhancing Rigor in Research of Mind-Body Therapies for Depression

Computerized cognitive behaviour therapy for depression in people with a chronic physical illness

Psychosocial interventions for people with diabetes and co-morbid depression. A systematic review

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