A systematic review of self-help for disfigurement: effectiveness, usability, and acceptability

Muftin, Zina and Thompson, Andrew R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6788-7222 2013. A systematic review of self-help for disfigurement: effectiveness, usability, and acceptability. Body Image 10 (4) , pp. 442-450. 10.1016/j.bodyim.2013.07.005

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Abstract

Self-help has been found to be efficacious in treating mood disorders, however, little is known about its use, effectiveness, or user satisfaction, in reducing distress associated with disfigurement. This review describes the content and focus of self-help interventions available in this area. A systematic search and appraisal protocol facilitated identification of studies, extraction of data, and appraisal of quality. Clinical trials were included if the primary method of intervention delivery was via self-help. Other types of study were included if they investigated user perspectives of a self-help intervention. Eleven studies covering a range of populations met the inclusion criteria. There is tentative support for the use of self-help to manage anxiety associated with disfigurement but little is known about the management of other psychosocial difficulties. Further research and intervention development is required to examine the effectiveness, acceptability, and utility of self-help in managing the appearance related distress associated with disfigurement.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Psychology
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	1740-1445
Date of Acceptance:	19 July 2013
Last Modified:	09 Nov 2022 10:48
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/140710

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