Table 12Summary of Findings by Outcome — Difficulties in Emotion Regulation

Study citation, study design, and patient model Study findings
Floatation-REST vs. Waitlist
Jonsson and Kjellgren (2016) 10

RCT, parallel group

Adults with GAD

Difficulties in emotion regulation (measured with DERS)

Floatation-REST, mean (SD)

  • Baseline (N = 24): 99.67 (20.18)
  • 4 weeks of treatment (N = 24): 85.63 (22.55)
  • After treatment (N = 24): 83.04 (22.96); P < 0.001 compared with baseline
  • 6 months of follow-up (N = 19): 85.12 (24.74); P > 0.05 compared with after treatment
Waitlist, mean (SD)
  • Baseline (N = 22): 97.64 (20.33)
  • 4 weeks of treatment (N = 22): 98.86 (21.88)
  • After treatment (N = 22): 97.64 (21.43); P > 0.05 compared with baseline
  • No follow-up data collected
Comparing between the groups after treatment, the floatation-REST group had statistically significantly less difficulties in emotional regulation than the waitlist group (P < 0.05).

DERS = Dysfunctional Emotional Regulation Scale; GAD = generalized anxiety disorder; RCT = randomized controlled trial; REST = Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy; SD = standard deviation.

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