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Preference trial of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy comparing standard weekly versus optional weekly therapist support

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Hadjistavropoulos, H.D., Schneider, L.H., Mehta, S., Karin, E., Dear, B.F., Titov, N.·2019·Journal of Anxiety Disorders

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Emerging evidence from research trials suggests that Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) produces similar symptom improvements whether patients receive weekly therapist support (standard support) or therapist support only when requested (optional support). It remains unknown, however, how many patients receiving ICBT as part of routine clinical care would prefer optional support compared to standard support and how outcomes compare when patients select their preferred treatment option. In this uncontrolled trial, we investigated patient preference and outcomes for standard versus optional support among patients with depression and or anxiety who were offered an 8-week transdiagnostic ICBT intervention in routine care. Of 401 patients accepted for ICBT, 22% selected optional support and 78% selected standard support. At assessment, patients who selected optional support had lower symptoms of anxiety and panic than patients who selected standard support. At post-treatment, both groups achieved similar large improvements in symptoms of anxiety and depression, with improvements sustained at 3-month follow-up. Patients receiving optional support sent and received fewer messages compared to patients receiving standard support. This study demonstrates the potential of optional therapist support to meet the needs and preferences of patients and to also reduce therapist costs in routine care.

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Authors
Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Schneider, L. H., Mehta, S., Karin, E., Dear, B. F., & Titov, N.
Affiliations
  • University of Regina (CA)
  • Macquarie University (AU)
Corresponding author
Hadjistavropoulos, H.D.
Venue
Journal of Anxiety Disorders
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2019-04
Volume
63
Pages
51-60
ISSN
0887-6185 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2916295451
Cited by
46
References
36
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 3
FWCI
7.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Journal of Anxiety Disorders (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (293379, 152917)
  • Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
  • Rx&D Health Research Foundation
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Keywords
internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, patient preferences, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, transdiagnostic treatment, routine clinical practice, symptom outcomes, message exchange
MeSH terms
Social Workers, Adult, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Depressive Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Panic, Time Factors, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Internet, Patient Preference

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