AUTHOR=Cook Chad E. , Bailliard Antoine , Bent Jennifer A. , Bialosky Joel E. , Carlino Elisa , Colloca Luana , Esteves Jorge E. , Newell Dave , Palese Alvisa , Reed William R. , Vilardaga Jennifer Plumb , Rossettini Giacomo 

TITLE=An international consensus definition for contextual factors: findings from a nominal group technique

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychology

VOLUME=Volume 14 - 2023

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1178560

DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1178560

ISSN=1664-1078

ABSTRACT=Emerging literature suggests contextual factors are important components of
therapeutic encounters and may substantially influence clinical outcomes of a
treatment intervention. At present, a single consensus definition of contextual factors,
which is universal across all health-related conditions is lacking. The objective of this
study was to create a consensus definition of contextual factors to better refine this
concept for clinicians and researchers. Our consensus definition of
contextual factors seeks to improve the understanding and communication between
clinicians and researchers. These are especially important in recognizing their potential
role in moderating/mediating clinical outcomes.