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Predictors of relapse and recurrence following cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety-related disorders: a systematic review

Lorimer, Ben, Kellett, Stephen, Nye, Arthur, Delgadillo, Jaime·2021·Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Abstract

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective psychological treatment for anxiety-related disorders (anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder). However, relapse of anxiety symptoms is common following completion of treatment. This study aimed to identify predictors of relapse of anxiety after CBT for adult (18+) patients to enable the identification of “at-risk” patients who could potentially benefit from relapse prevention interventions. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, including studies found in PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and through hand-searches of references lists and reverse citations. Nine studies met eligibility criteria (N = 532 patients). On average, 23.8% of patients experienced relapse following completion of CBT. A total of 21 predictors were identified and grouped into seven categories: residual symptoms; personality disorders; medication; clinical features; stressful life-events; degree of improvement; and demographics. A meta-analysis of residual symptoms as a predictor of relapse yielded a moderate but non-significant-pooled effect size (r = 0.35; 95% CI −0.21, 0.74, p =.08). Further research with adequately powered samples and standardised operationalisations of relapse are required to identify robust predictors.

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Authors
Lorimer, B., Kellett, S., Nye, A., & Delgadillo, J.
Affiliations
University of Sheffield (GB)
Corresponding author
Lorimer, Ben
Venue
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Published
2020-09-21
Volume
50
Issue
1
Pages
1-18
ISSN
  • 1650-6073 (ISSN-L)
  • 1651-2316
OpenAlex
W3087035895
Cited by
62
References
39
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 9
FWCI
1.13
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York) (acceptedVersion)
  • Research Portal (King's College London) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Economic and Social Research Council (ES/R500975/1)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychological Treatments and Assessments
Keywords
cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse, recurrence, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relapse prevention, predictors of relapse, residual symptoms, personality disorders, life events, medication, treatment outcomes
MeSH terms
Anxiety Disorders, Humans, Recurrence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Treatment Outcome

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