Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for distress in university students with chronic physical health conditions: a single-arm feasibility study of an app-based intervention

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Authors: Vasiliki Gkofa, Emma Louise Godfrey, Whitney Scott
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Abstract

• A total of 60 participants recruited and 85% retained at 1-month follow-up. • Only 28.3% of participants completed treatment. • Treatment satisfaction was comparable to past ACT trials for chronic pain. • The treatment in its current form may not be acceptable for this population.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Digital Mental Health Interventions Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science
Volume
40
Pages
100994–100994
Publication date
12 March 2026
Language
EN