Dimidjian BA
Behavioural Activation vs Cognitive Therapy vs Antidepressant
Doente / População Intervenção / Exposição Comparação Desfecho
In 241 adults with MDD, behavioural activation achieved the same acute response in severe depression as paroxetine, cognitive therapy or pill placebo.
N
241
Desenho
4-arm RCT, USA
Desfecho
HRSD response at 16 weeks
Relevância
2
ResultadoIn severe MDD BA = paroxetine > CT; in milder MDD all active arms equivalent.
Dimidjian S, et al. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2006;74(4):658-670. 10.1037/0022-006X.74.4.658
Discussão e crítica
Revived behavioural activation as a stand-alone, simpler alternative to full cognitive therapy.