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Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder - a literature review.

Marta Kuty-Pachecka¹

¹Uniwersytet Wrocławski Centrum Edukacji Nauczycielskiej.

Psychiatria Polska

|May 10, 2026

Summary

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) shows promise for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Both automated and therapist-supported iCBT programs effectively increase access to OCD treatment.

Keywords:

cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT)obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychology
Digital Health

Background:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 2-3% of the population, characterized by obsessions and compulsions.
The effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) for OCD in Poland remains under-investigated.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing studies on iCBT programs for OCD.
To analyze the effectiveness of iCBT in treating OCD.
To identify predictive factors influencing iCBT effectiveness for OCD patients.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review of studies published between 2010-2024.
Searched databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, EBSCO.
Selected 38 research papers using keywords: iCBT, OCD, internet-based intervention.

Main Results:

Both fully automated and therapist-supported iCBT programs demonstrate effectiveness for OCD.
iCBT offers a promising avenue for increasing treatment accessibility for individuals with OCD.

Conclusions:

iCBT is an effective therapeutic approach for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Further research is warranted to explore predictive factors for iCBT success in OCD treatment.