Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose: Work-related stress amongst staff working in direct care roles in mental health and intellectual disability settings is associated with a range of problematic outcomes. There has been a proliferation of research into the use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based interventions in...

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Main Authors: Reeve, Andy, Tickle, Anna, Moghaddam, Nima Golijani
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Published: Emerald 2018
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/52901/
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author Reeve, Andy
Tickle, Anna
Moghaddam, Nima Golijani
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Tickle, Anna
Moghaddam, Nima Golijani
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description Purpose: Work-related stress amongst staff working in direct care roles in mental health and intellectual disability settings is associated with a range of problematic outcomes. There has been a proliferation of research into the use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based interventions in this staff population. The purpose of this paper is to review the extant literature. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic search of the literature was conducted, and seven studies identified which met the criteria for inclusion in the review, of which four were eligible for meta-analysis. Findings: Results of the meta-analysis were most convincing for the effectiveness of ACT-interventions to reduce psychological distress within a subgroup of those with higher distress at baseline. There was no statistically significant effect for the amelioration of burnout, nor for an increase in psychological flexibility (a key ACT construct). Research limitations/implications: Conceptual issues are considered including the purpose and treatment targets of ACT interventions, such as supporting valued living rather than diminishing stress per se. Methodological issues are discussed around the measurement of psychological flexibility. Originality/value: This review makes recommendations for future research and for the implementation of ACT-interventions for work-related stress in these settings.
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spelling nottingham-529012020-05-04T19:45:55Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/52901/ Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis Reeve, Andy Tickle, Anna Moghaddam, Nima Golijani Purpose: Work-related stress amongst staff working in direct care roles in mental health and intellectual disability settings is associated with a range of problematic outcomes. There has been a proliferation of research into the use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based interventions in this staff population. The purpose of this paper is to review the extant literature. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic search of the literature was conducted, and seven studies identified which met the criteria for inclusion in the review, of which four were eligible for meta-analysis. Findings: Results of the meta-analysis were most convincing for the effectiveness of ACT-interventions to reduce psychological distress within a subgroup of those with higher distress at baseline. There was no statistically significant effect for the amelioration of burnout, nor for an increase in psychological flexibility (a key ACT construct). Research limitations/implications: Conceptual issues are considered including the purpose and treatment targets of ACT interventions, such as supporting valued living rather than diminishing stress per se. Methodological issues are discussed around the measurement of psychological flexibility. Originality/value: This review makes recommendations for future research and for the implementation of ACT-interventions for work-related stress in these settings. Emerald 2018-07-10 Article PeerReviewed Reeve, Andy, Tickle, Anna and Moghaddam, Nima Golijani (2018) Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mental Health Review Journal . ISSN 2042-8758 Burnout Systematic review Work-related stress Acceptance and commitment therapy Direct-care staff https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/MHRJ-11-2017-0052 doi:10.1108/MHRJ-11-2017-0052 doi:10.1108/MHRJ-11-2017-0052
spellingShingle Burnout
Systematic review
Work-related stress
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Direct-care staff
Reeve, Andy
Tickle, Anna
Moghaddam, Nima Golijani
Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis
title Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort are acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions effective for reducing burnout in direct-care staff? a systematic review and meta-analysis
topic Burnout
Systematic review
Work-related stress
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Direct-care staff
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/52901/
https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/52901/
https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/52901/