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The acceptability of computer-aided cognitive behavioural therapy: a pragmatic study.
Kate Cavanagh1, David Alan Shapiro, Susan Van Den Berg
1Department of Clinical Psychology, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK. kate.cavanagh@ncl.ac.uk
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
|March 24, 2009
Summary
Computer-aided cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) is acceptable for depression and anxiety. This study found patients had a positive experience with the Beating the Blues program in routine care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Psychiatry
- Digital Therapeutics
Background:
- Computer-aided cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) shows promise, but patient acceptability is not well-understood.
- Beating the Blues is a CCBT program with established clinical and cost-effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the acceptability of the Beating the Blues CCBT program.
- To explore the relationship between acceptability, treatment continuation, and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- 191 patients with depression/anxiety completed pretreatment measures.
- 84 patients completed a posttreatment feedback questionnaire.
- Investigated acceptability in routine primary and secondary care settings.
Main Results:
- CCBT program acceptability was positive, indicating a good patient experience.
- Pretreatment expectations predicted treatment completion, not outcomes.
- Women reported more favorable posttreatment responses than men.
Conclusions:
- The Beating the Blues CCBT program is an acceptable treatment for common mental health issues in routine care.
- Further research should address study limitations like attrition rates.
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