Eficacia de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) en la reducción de sintomatología ansiosa en pacientes oncológicos: revisión sistemática a partir de la experiencia práctica

Abstract

Abstract: The present study addresses the anxiety symptomatology experienced by oncology patients, an issue observed during clinical practice. Consequently, the following research question was formulated: What is the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in reducing anxiety symptomatology in oncology patients? Likewise, the primary objective is to analyze the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in reducing anxiety symptoms within this population. As a result, the systematic review revealed favorable outcomes in reducing anxiety and specific fears, thereby increasing psychological flexibility, which in turn enhances treatment adherence. Furthermore, ACT demonstrates efficacy in its adaptation to both in-person and digital formats, which are crucial within oncological contexts. Finally, a representative clinical case study and its corresponding ACT-based psychotherapeutic plan were developed, monitoring psychological changes through instruments such as the HAM-A, GAD-7, and CompACT. This research synthesizes theory, practice, and scientific evidence, incorporating a rigorous and ethical clinical approach for the care of oncology patients presenting with anxiety symptomatology.