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Kristine Tarp1,2,3, Regina Christiansen4,5, Randi Bilberg4,5,6
1Research Unit for Digital Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|October 23, 2024
Summary
Blended cognitive behavioral therapy (bCBT) for alcohol use disorder (AUD) offers patients greater autonomy and flexibility. This combined approach of internet-based and face-to-face therapy enhances self-reflection and engagement, leading to perceived benefits over traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Harmful alcohol consumption is a global health issue, with alcohol use disorder (AUD) affecting 150,000 people in Denmark.
- Low treatment-seeking rates for AUD are attributed to personal and systemic barriers.
- Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) shows promise in addressing the treatment gap for AUD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate user experiences with blended cognitive behavioral therapy (bCBT) for AUD.
- To explore the perceived advantages and disadvantages of bCBT.
- To understand patient motivations for choosing bCBT.
Main Methods:
- 13 patients who completed the Blend-A study participated in semistructured interviews (telephone and face-to-face).
- Interviews explored patient backgrounds, digital technology use, treatment motivations, and program experiences.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze transcribed interview data.
Main Results:
- Patients reported increased anonymity, privacy, and flexibility with the internet-based component of bCBT.
- Written materials and assignments facilitated knowledge acquisition and self-reflection.
- Reminders improved assignment completion and engagement with the treatment.
Conclusions:
- bCBT provides assisted autonomy, a benefit not fully achievable with iCBT or face-to-face CBT (FtF CBT) alone.
- The combination of iCBT and FtF CBT allows for valuable self-reflection between sessions.
- Patients generally perceived more benefits than drawbacks with bCBT for AUD treatment.
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