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

• 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.

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Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science
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2026-03-12
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2026.100994
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Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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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

Vasiliki Gkofa, Whitney Scott, Emma Godfrey
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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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

Vasiliki Gkofa, Whitney Scott, Emma Godfrey
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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.

Journal of Contextual Behavioral ScienceVol. 40
King's College London (GB), Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GB), South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 30%
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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