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R Siliquini - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the long term effects of Bibliotherapy in depression treatment systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Clinical Psychology Review, 2017Co-Authors: Maria Rosaria Gualano, Fabrizio Bert, Maria Martorana, G Voglino, Violetta Andriolo, R Thomas, Carla Gramaglia, Patrizia Zeppegno, R SiliquiniAbstract:Abstract Objective Literature shows Bibliotherapy can be helpful for moderate depression treatment. The aim of this systematic review is to verify the long-term effects of Bibliotherapy. Methods After bibliographic research, we included RCTs articles about Bibliotherapy programme treatment of depression published in English language between 1990 and July 2017. All RCTs were assessed with Cochrane's Risk of Bias tool. Results Ten articles (reporting 8 studies involving 1347 subjects) out of 306 retrieved results were included. All studies analyze the effects of Bibliotherapy after follow-up periods ranging from 3 months to 3 years and show quiet good quality in methods and analyses. The treatment was compared to standard treatments or no intervention in all studies. After long-term period follow-ups, six studies, including adults, reported a decrease of depressive symptoms, while four studies including young people did not show significant results. Conclusion Bibliotherapy appears to be effective in the reduction of adults depressive symptoms in the long-term period, providing an affordable prompt treatment that could reduce further medications. The results of the present review suggest that Bibliotherapy could play an important role in the treatment of a serious mental health issue. Further studies should be conducted to strengthen the evidence of Bibliotherapy's efficacy.
Daniel David - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cognitive Bibliotherapy for mild depressive symptomatology randomized clinical trial of efficacy and mechanisms of change
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 2013Co-Authors: Ramona Moldovan, Oana Cobeanu, Daniel DavidAbstract:Background It has been increasingly recognized that subthreshold depression is associated with considerable personal, social and economic costs. However, there is no accepted definition or clear-cut treatment for subthreshold depression. Cognitive Bibliotherapy is a promising approach, but further research is necessary in order to assess its clinical efficacy and key mechanisms of change. Aim This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of Bibliotherapy for subthreshold depression and test whether maladaptive cognitions mediate the effects of Bibliotherapy on depressive symptoms. Method A total of 96 young adults with subthreshold depression were randomized in one of the following treatment conditions: immediate treatment, delayed treatment, placebo and no treatment. The main outcome was represented by depressive symptoms assessed before, during and immediately after the treatment, as well as at 3-month follow-up. Automatic thoughts, dysfunctional attitudes and irrational beliefs were also assessed throughout the study, and we investigated their involvement as mediators of Bibliotherapy effects on depressive symptoms. Results The results indicated that cognitive Bibliotherapy resulted in statistically and clinically significant changes both in depressive symptoms and cognitions, which were maintained at follow-up. In contrast, placebo was only associated with a temporary decrease in depressive symptoms, without significant cognitive changes. No changes in symptoms or cognitions were found in the delayed treatment and no treatment groups. We also found that automatic thoughts significantly mediated the effect of Bibliotherapy on depressive symptoms. Conclusion This study provided compelling evidence for the efficacy of cognitive Bibliotherapy in subthreshold depression and showed that changes in automatic thoughts mediated the effect of Bibliotherapy on depressive symptoms. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Key Practitioner Message Cognitive Bibliotherapy is an effective treatment of subthreshold depression. Changing automatic thoughts is important, as they mediate the Bibliotherapy effect on depressive symptoms. Cognitive Bibliotherapy is a potential alternative or adjunct to psychotherapy for mildly depressed adults.
Maria Rosaria Gualano - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the long term effects of Bibliotherapy in depression treatment systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Clinical Psychology Review, 2017Co-Authors: Maria Rosaria Gualano, Fabrizio Bert, Maria Martorana, G Voglino, Violetta Andriolo, R Thomas, Carla Gramaglia, Patrizia Zeppegno, R SiliquiniAbstract:Abstract Objective Literature shows Bibliotherapy can be helpful for moderate depression treatment. The aim of this systematic review is to verify the long-term effects of Bibliotherapy. Methods After bibliographic research, we included RCTs articles about Bibliotherapy programme treatment of depression published in English language between 1990 and July 2017. All RCTs were assessed with Cochrane's Risk of Bias tool. Results Ten articles (reporting 8 studies involving 1347 subjects) out of 306 retrieved results were included. All studies analyze the effects of Bibliotherapy after follow-up periods ranging from 3 months to 3 years and show quiet good quality in methods and analyses. The treatment was compared to standard treatments or no intervention in all studies. After long-term period follow-ups, six studies, including adults, reported a decrease of depressive symptoms, while four studies including young people did not show significant results. Conclusion Bibliotherapy appears to be effective in the reduction of adults depressive symptoms in the long-term period, providing an affordable prompt treatment that could reduce further medications. The results of the present review suggest that Bibliotherapy could play an important role in the treatment of a serious mental health issue. Further studies should be conducted to strengthen the evidence of Bibliotherapy's efficacy.
Rob J P M Scholten - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bibliotherapy for sexual dysfunctions a systematic review and meta analysis
The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2021Co-Authors: Jacques Van Lankveld, Fleur T Van De Wetering, Kevan Wylie, Rob J P M ScholtenAbstract:Abstract Aim The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of Bibliotherapy for sexual dysfunctions, when compared with no treatment and compared with other interventions. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO were searched from 1970 to January 2020. Selection criteria were randomized controlled trials evaluating assisted or unassisted Bibliotherapy for all types of sexual dysfunctions compared with no treatment (wait list or placebo) or with other psychological interventions. Bibliotherapy is defined as psychological treatment using printed instruction to be used by the individual or couple suffering from sexual dysfunction. Primary outcome measures were male and female sexual functioning level and continuation/remission of sexual dysfunction. Secondary outcomes were sexual satisfaction and dropout rate. Sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction were self-reported by participants using validated questionnaires. Results Fifteen randomized controlled trials with a total of 1,113 participants (781 women; 332 men) met inclusion criteria. Compared with no treatment, unassisted Bibliotherapy resulted in larger proportions of female participants reporting remission of sexual dysfunction, and sexual satisfaction was higher in treated participants, both female and male participants. Compared with no treatment, assisted Bibliotherapy had significant positive effects on female sexual functioning; no effects on male sexual functioning were found. Results of unassisted and assisted Bibliotherapy did not differ from those of other intervention types on any outcome. Throughout, no differences between study conditions were found regarding dropout rates. The certainty of the evidence for all outcomes was rated as very low. Conclusion We found indications of positive effects of Bibliotherapy for sexual dysfunctions. Across studies, more significant effects were found for women than for men. However, owing to limitations in the study designs and imprecision of the findings, we were unable to draw firm conclusions about the use of Bibliotherapy for sexual dysfunction. More high quality and larger trials are needed. Relevant outcome measures for future studies should be defined as well as unified grading systems to measure these endpoints. In addition, future studies should report on treatment acceptability and adherence. van Lankveld JJDM, van de Wetering FT, Wylie, K et al. Bibliotherapy for Sexual Dysfunctions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Sex Med 2021;XX:XXX–XXX.
Mark Floyd - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cognitive therapy for depression a comparison of individual psychotherapy and Bibliotherapy for depressed older adults
Behavior Modification, 2004Co-Authors: Mark Floyd, Forrest Scogin, Nancy L Mckendreesmith, Donna L Floyd, Paul D RokkeAbstract:Thirty-one community-residing older adults age 60 or over either received 16 sessions of individual cognitive psychotherapy (Beck, Rush, Shaw, & Emery, 1979) or read Feeling Good (Burns, 1980) for Bibliotherapy. Posttreatment comparisons with the delayed-treatment control indicated that both treatments were superior to a delayed-treatment control. Individual psychotherapy was superior to Bibliotherapy at posttreatment on self-reported depression, but there were no differences on clinician-rated depression. Further, Bibliotherapy participants continued to improve after posttreatment, and there were no differences between treatments at 3-month follow-up. Results suggest that Bibliotherapy and that individual psychotherapy are both viable treatment options for depression in older adults.
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Bibliotherapy as an adjunct to psychotherapy for depression in older adults
Journal of clinical psychology, 2003Co-Authors: Mark FloydAbstract:Bibliotherapy, reading a self-help book for the treatment of psychological problems, has been shown to be effective as a "stand-alone" treatment for depression. Many practitioners recommend self-help books as an adjunct to treatment. This article offers some guidelines for the use of Bibliotherapy as an adjunct to individual psychotherapy with depressed older adults. Two clinical cases demonstrate how Bibliotherapy can be used effectively in conjunction with individual psychotherapy.