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An Evaluation of Brief Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression With Moderate to Severely Depressed Inpatients - A Small Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Brief Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression and Standard Care for Depression. Completed, enrolled 23 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the current study was to examine Brief Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depressions (BATD) effectiveness, credibility, and acceptability with moderate to severly depressed inpatients. The study is a systematic replication of a randomized controlled trail from 2003, that provided initial support for BATD With inpatients. The current study compared BATD to Treatment as Usual in a randomized controlled trial.
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Interventions
Behavioral treatment of depression which focuses on increasing the Level of positive reinforcement through systematic and goal directed activation of behavior. Goal and values are assessed and used to determine target behaviors.
Treatment as usual at the ward