Web-Based Cognitive Bias Intervention for Psychiatric Disorders: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Digital Health

Background:

• Traditional therapies focus on conscious decision-making.
• Unconscious processes, like cognitive biases, contribute to psychiatric disorders.
• Technology is transforming bias modification program delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review evidence of web-based cognitive bias modification for bias reduction.
• To determine symptom changes in psychiatric disorders after bias modification.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
• Studies selected following PRISMA-P guidelines.
• Quality assessed using Cochrane Risk of Bias tool; narrative synthesis planned.

Main Results:

• The review is expected to be completed within 12 months of protocol publication.
• A meta-analysis will be considered if sufficient data exists.

Conclusions:

• This review is crucial due to technology's impact on therapy delivery.
• Findings will guide future research on technology and cognitive bias modification.