Behavioral Activation Treatment
Results when Googling "behavioral activation meta-analysis" (as of Nov 2018):
David Ekers (Jun 2014) Behavioural Activation for Depression; An Update of Meta-Analysis of Effectiveness and Sub Group Analysis
- 26 randomized trials, with trials having poor quality, such as short follow-up time periods.
- Effect size compared to placebo was 0.74 (large), and 0.42 (medium) compared to medication
- Pim Cuijpers was co-author
Anna Huguet (Aug 2018) A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of Internet-delivered behavioral activation.
- 9 RCTs, but low underlying quality of evidence
- Anna is a research scientist at IWK Health Centre, a hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Pim Cuijpers (Apr 2007) Behavioral activation treatments of depression: A meta-analysis
- 16 studies included
- Large effect size (0.87) compared to controls