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Cuijpers, PimVU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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The efficacy of non-directive supportive therapy for adult depression : A meta-analysis
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Elsevier,2012
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2012.01.003DOI
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The effects of non-directive supportive therapy (NDST) for adult depression have been examined in a considerable number of studies, but no meta-analysis of these studies has been conducted. We selected 31 studies on NDST from a comprehensive database of trials, examining psychotherapies for adult depression, and conducted meta-analyses in which NDST was compared with control groups, other psychotherapies and pharmacotherapy. We found that NDST is effective in the treatment of depression in adults (g=0.58; 95% CI: 0.45-0.72). NDST was less effective than other psychological treatments (differential effect size g=-0.20; 95% CI: -0.32 to -0.08, p<0.01), but these differences were no longer present after controlling for researcher allegiance. We estimated that extra-therapeutic factors (those processes operating in waiting-list and care-as-usual controls) were responsible for 33.3% of the overall improvement, non-specific factors (the effects of NDST compared with control groups) for 49.6%, and specific factors (the effects of NDST compared with other therapies) for 17.1%. NDST has a considerable effect on symptoms of depression. Most of the effect of therapy for adult depression is realized by non-specific factors, and our results suggest that the contribution of specific effects is limited at best.
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Driessen, EllenVU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hollon, Steven DVanderbilt University, Nashville, USA
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van Oppen, PatriciaEMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, The Netherlands
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Barth, JürgenUniversity of Bern, Switzerland
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Andersson, GerhardKarolinska Institutet,Linköpings universitet,Psykologi,Filosofiska fakulteten,Internet, hälsa och klinisk psykologi(Swepub:liu)geran87
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VU University Amsterdam, The NetherlandsVanderbilt University, Nashville, USA
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In:Clinical Psychology Review: Elsevier32:4, s. 280-2910272-73581873-7811
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