The acceptability, effectiveness, and durability of cognitive analytic therapy: Systematic review and meta ‐analysis

ConclusionsPatients with a range of presenting problems appear to experience durable improvements in their difficulties after undergoing CAT. Recommendations are provided to guide the further progression of the CAT outcome evidence base.Practitioner points Large pre –post reductions in global functioning and depression outcomes and moderate–large reductions in interpersonal problems are evident after CAT. The effects of CAT appear durable, and interpersonal functioning significantly improves over follow‐up time. CAT produces small–moderate benefits co mpared to trial comparators. CAT appears to be an engaging psychotherapy that maintains patients in treatment.
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Special Issue Paper Source Type: research