Internet Cognitive –Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ConclusionResults support the efficacy of an iCBT program (requiring no face‐to‐face contact) for depression in individuals with comorbid depression and OA of the knee. Importantly, the benefits of the program extended beyond reduced depressive symptoms and distress to include increased self‐efficacy and improved pain, stiffness, and physical function at followup.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - December 15, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Kathleen A. O'moore, Jill M. Newby, Gavin Andrews, David J. Hunter, Kim Bennell, Jessica Smith, Alishia D. Williams Tags: Original Article Source Type: research