March 2012 PMID 22227111

The effectiveness of long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy--a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Yolba Smit, Marcus J H Huibers, John P A Ioannidis, Richard van Dyck, Willem van Tilburg, Arnoud Arntz

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Peak: 3 in Sep 2022
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What people are saying

The overall sentiment across these discussions is quite skeptical, with many posts citing meta-analyses that question the efficacy of psychoanalytic approaches, especially long-term techniques. Words like 'questionable,' 'lack of quality,' and references to effect sizes highlight a critical tone, emphasizing the publications' role in challenging traditional views and suggesting limited real-world impact.

AgreementStrong disagreement

Most discussions highlight the lack of strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy, indicating broad disagreement with positive claims.

InterestModerate interest

While some posts show mild interest in the topic, many are more critical or neutral, reflecting a moderate level of curiosity rather than passionate engagement.

EngagementLow engagement

Several discussions reference meta-analyses, study quality, and effect sizes, demonstrating some engagement but generally at a superficial level.

ImpactLow impact

The general tone suggests that these discussions view the publication as confirming skepticism about LTPP’s benefits, thus exerting limited influence on practice or opinion.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis found no significant difference in recovery rates between longterm psychoanalytic psychotherapy (LTPP) and other treatments or no treatment for mental disorders, with mixed results across studies.
  • The effectiveness of LTPP was better when compared to control treatments without specialized psychotherapy but not when compared to other structured psychotherapy methods.
  • The overall evidence for LTPP’s effectiveness is limited and inconsistent, suggesting that its benefits may not be significantly greater than standard treatments or placebo.]

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Talha g - Sıfır Hipotezi
@0_hipotezi · X

Psikoanalitik psikoterapi efektifliğine dair randomize kontrollü deneylerin meta analizi. Hem p değerleri hem etki büyüklükleri, diğer psikoterapi yöntemlerinden etkili olmadığına işaret ediyor. Fakat çalışma kaliteleri epey düşük genel olarak. https://t.co/ycTHnVmPIH

Apr 11, 2022 · 14 likes · 4,006 followers View post →
Ioana A Cristea
@IoanaA_Cristea · X

Smit, Huibers, Ioannidis, et al.on the (lack of) effectiveness of long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy, followed by a flurry of re-analyses, comments etc. https://t.co/atYbU7d4xl

Aug 5, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 4,601 followers View post →
Ramón Nogueras
@RamonNogueras · X

@jmlopezlaso @EdgarArtacho Sobre la eficacia del psicoanálisis: Los metaanálisis muestran falta de calidad de los estudios (sorprende que se publiquen). Tamaños de efecto pequeños y la falta de calidad en estudios no elimina factores confundentes y grupos de control inadecuados. https://t.co/DvtsD00MKg

Sep 27, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 41,907 followers View post →
Ramón Nogueras
@RamonNogueras · X

@enGramaPsico @EdgarArtacho @Olvidadizo2 @PsiqueCarlos @FasceAngelo https://t.co/oYC1bd7dOo

Oct 25, 2022 · 4 likes · 41,907 followers View post →
Tania
@Tanya5okolova · X

@IngelaPsi Muy cierto. Muchas formas de terapia funcionan justo porque la gente comienza a hablar de sus problemas y darse cuenta de cosas. Pero la evidencia sobre la efectividad de la terapia psicoanalítica a largo plazo es, cuando menos, cuestionable. https://t.co/Mr1eiI65Ld https://t.co/MwoBzUNB2C

Aug 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 707 followers View post →
Talha g - Sıfır Hipotezi
@0_hipotezi · X

@uhcensored Ki aslında buradaki "modest success" dediği şeyin de hatrı sayılır bir kısmı psikoterapiye atfedilen regression to the mean etkisi muhtemelen. Bir psikoterapi tekniğinin efektifliğiyle ilgili priorlar düşük olmalı. Şunu gördüm de oradan aklıma geldi: https://t.co/ycTHnVmPIH

Apr 11, 2022 · 3 likes · 4,006 followers View post →

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Behague Jimmy
@BehagueJimmy · X

@falsetown @Escroquette1 @Hugo_Baup @CedricRostein @LouiseOdessa @ChocMeta @MORGANE15021973 @franceinter @mediatriceRF @HAS_sante @instagram Ou pas https://t.co/QTShE5OO1H

Aug 27, 2023 · 1,376 followers View post →
Tania
@Tanya5okolova · X

@IngelaPsi Muy cierto. Muchas formas de terapia funcionan justo porque la gente comienza a hablar de sus problemas y darse cuenta de cosas. Pero la evidencia sobre la efectividad de la terapia psicoanalítica a largo plazo es, cuando menos, cuestionable. https://t.co/Mr1eiI65Ld https://t.co/MwoBzUNB2C

Aug 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 707 followers View post →
Jose Gallucci
@josegallucci · X

@leticiakawano @PauloLotufo @mbello Vou insistir que há evidência melhor refutando a sua hipótese e essa meta-análise do JAMA que sugere um tamanho de efeito irreal de 0,94 p/ LTPP. https://t.co/tEdT4e6y37

Aug 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 13,249 followers View post →
Tomas Verfaillie
@VerfaillieTom · X

@joos_stef @jdceulaer Onafhankelijke meta-analyses tonen aan dat er geen effecten zijn van klassieke psychoanalyse boven controleconditie, in tegenstelling tot andere therapiestromingen, zoals moderne psychodynamische therapie. https://t.co/SjUTd38rLV

Feb 14, 2023 · 1,474 followers View post →
Ramón Nogueras
@RamonNogueras · X

@enGramaPsico @EdgarArtacho @Olvidadizo2 @PsiqueCarlos @FasceAngelo https://t.co/oYC1bd7dOo

Oct 25, 2022 · 4 likes · 41,907 followers View post →
Williams Campos Osorio
@Walex_con_s · X

RT @RamonNogueras: @jmlopezlaso @EdgarArtacho Sobre la eficacia del psicoanálisis: Los metaanálisis muestran falta de calidad de los estudi…

Sep 28, 2022 · 3 shares · 14 followers View post →
Edgar Artacho Mata
@EdgarArtacho · X

RT @RamonNogueras: @jmlopezlaso @EdgarArtacho Sobre la eficacia del psicoanálisis: Los metaanálisis muestran falta de calidad de los estudi…

Sep 27, 2022 · 3 shares · 13,607 followers View post →
Ramón Nogueras
@RamonNogueras · X

@jmlopezlaso @EdgarArtacho Sobre la eficacia del psicoanálisis: Los metaanálisis muestran falta de calidad de los estudios (sorprende que se publiquen). Tamaños de efecto pequeños y la falta de calidad en estudios no elimina factores confundentes y grupos de control inadecuados. https://t.co/DvtsD00MKg

Sep 27, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 41,907 followers View post →
Talha g - Sıfır Hipotezi
@0_hipotezi · X

@uhcensored Ki aslında buradaki "modest success" dediği şeyin de hatrı sayılır bir kısmı psikoterapiye atfedilen regression to the mean etkisi muhtemelen. Bir psikoterapi tekniğinin efektifliğiyle ilgili priorlar düşük olmalı. Şunu gördüm de oradan aklıma geldi: https://t.co/ycTHnVmPIH

Apr 11, 2022 · 3 likes · 4,006 followers View post →
Talha g - Sıfır Hipotezi
@0_hipotezi · X

Psikoanalitik psikoterapi efektifliğine dair randomize kontrollü deneylerin meta analizi. Hem p değerleri hem etki büyüklükleri, diğer psikoterapi yöntemlerinden etkili olmadığına işaret ediyor. Fakat çalışma kaliteleri epey düşük genel olarak. https://t.co/ycTHnVmPIH

Apr 11, 2022 · 14 likes · 4,006 followers View post →
Florian Naudet
@NaudetFlorian · X

RT @IoanaA_Cristea: Smit, Huibers, Ioannidis, et al.on the (lack of) effectiveness of long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy, followed by a…

Aug 5, 2021 · 1 share · 2,539 followers View post →
Ioana A Cristea
@IoanaA_Cristea · X

Smit, Huibers, Ioannidis, et al.on the (lack of) effectiveness of long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy, followed by a flurry of re-analyses, comments etc. https://t.co/atYbU7d4xl

Aug 5, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 4,601 followers View post →
Sadder Not Wiser
@SadderNotWiser · X

@keithohanlon @BigBoyBoris12 @DikmenMec @jordanbpeterson So it seems in: Yolba Smit et al., The effectiveness of long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy—A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Clinical Psychology Review, Volume 32, Issue 2, 2012

Feb 7, 2021 · 14 followers View post →