Growing research points to expanding adoption of online cognitive behavioral therapies, both guided and unguided

We are seeing a number of fascinating meta-analyses comparing the value of A) face-to-face vs. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapies and B) guided vs unguided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, especially in the case of depression. Here you have a couple great examples, suggesting a growing adoption in the near future of web-based, and increasingly personalized, interventions. A) A comparison of electronically-delivered and face to face cognitive behavioural therapies in depressive disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Eclinical Medicine). From the Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a widely used treatment for depression. However, limited resource availability poses several barriers to patients seeking access to care, including lengthy wait times and geographical limitations. This has prompted health care services to introduce electronically delivered CBT (eCBT) to facilitate access … The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of eCBT compared to face-to-face CBT through a systematic review of the literature. Methods: To be eligible for this review, studies needed to be randomized controlled trials evaluating the clinical effectiveness of any form of eCBT compared to face-to-face CBT. These encompassed studies evaluating a wide range of outcomes including severity of symptoms, adverse outcomes, clinically relevant outcomes, global functionality, participant satisfaction, quality of life, and affordability. T...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Brain/ Mental Health Technology & Innovation CBT cognitive behavioral therapies depression eCBT Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapies Source Type: blogs