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Life sciences · Journal article
International Journal of Social Sciences · August 7, 2026
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This systematic review synthesizes evidence that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy reduces pain-related psychological distress, improves psychological flexibility, and enhances quality of life in chronic pain populations. The authors conclude the evidence is promising but insufficient to establish sustained effectiveness without additional high-quality randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up.
Systematic review. Studies examining chronic pain and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; national and international literature included. Intervention: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for chronic pain management.
ACT is effective in reducing pain-related psychological distress ACT improves psychological flexibility in chronic pain populations ACT enhances quality of life in individuals with chronic pain
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Clinicians should recognize ACT as an evidence-based psychological intervention for chronic pain that shifts focus from pain elimination to psychological flexibility and value-based functioning. However, implementation decisions should be informed by the recognition that current evidence requires reinforcement through rigorous long-term comparative trials.
A systematic review synthesizing existing literature on ACT for chronic pain, confirming effectiveness in psychological outcomes and quality of life, but acknowledging gaps requiring further rigorous trials.
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Clinicians should recognize ACT as an evidence-based psychological intervention for chronic pain that shifts focus from pain elimination to psychological flexibility and value-based functioning. However, implementation decisions should be informed by the recognition that current evidence requires reinforcement through rigorous long-term comparative trials.
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The aim of this review is to evaluate the current literature on the theoretical foundations and effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the management of chronic pain. In this review, national and international studies on chronic pain and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy were examined, and the findings obtained were synthesized and presented. Chronic pain is a significant public health problem that persists or recurs for longer than three months beyond the normal tissue healing period and adversely affects individuals physical, psychological, and social functioning. Contemporary research recognizes that chronic pain cannot be explained solely by biological mechanisms; cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes also play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of pain. Consequently, multidisciplinary approaches have become increasingly important in chronic pain management, and psychological interventions have emerged as an integral component of treatment alongside pharmacological therapies. Among these interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has gained considerable attention as an evidence-based approach for individuals with chronic pain. Rather than aiming to eliminate pain completely, ACT seeks to change individuals' relationship with pain by enhancing psychological flexibility and encouraging engagement in meaningful, value-based activities despite the presence of pain. This systematic review examines the definition, epidemiology, and psychosocial dimensions of chronic pain and evaluates current evidence regarding the effectiveness of ACT in chronic pain management. The reviewed studies suggest that ACT is effective in reducing pain-related psychological distress, improving psychological flexibility, and enhancing quality of life. However, further high-quality randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up are needed to establish the sustained effectiveness of ACT across different chronic pain populations. Keywords: Chronic pain, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, psychological flexibility, systematic review.
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