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Shyness 1: Distance Treatment of Social Phobia Over the Internet

Titov, Nickolai, Andrews, Gavin, Schwencke, Genevieve, Drobny, Juliette, Einstein, Danielle·2008·Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of an Internet-based clinician-assisted computerized cognitive behavioural therapy programme for social phobia. Method: A total of 105 individuals with social phobia were randomly assigned to a six-lesson cognitive behavioural treatment programme or to a waitlist control group. Treatment consisted of four components: six online lessons; homework assignments; participation in an online discussion forum; and regular email contact with a therapist. An intention-to-treat model was used for data analyses. Results: A total of 78% of treatment group participants completed all lessons, and post-treatment data were obtained from 93/105 participants. Significant post-treatment differences between treatment and waitlist participants were found on two measures of symptoms of social phobia. Mean within- and between-group effect sizes (Cohen's d) for the primary social phobia outcome measures were 1.15, and 0.95, respectively. Conclusions: These results were comparable with those obtained in exemplary face-to-face treatment programmes. They provide further positive data about the utility of Internet-based guided self-help programmes for people with common mental disorders.

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  • Guided iCBT has been found to be effective for numerous specific disorders such as panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, specific phobia, major depression, stress, and somatic health problems such as irritable bowel syndrome.

    “Guided iCBT has been found to be effective for numerous specific disorders such as panic disorder [4,5], generalized anxiety disorder [6,7], social anxiety disorder [8-10], posttraumatic stress disorder [11], specific phobia [12], major depression [3], stress [13], and somatic health problems such as irritable bowel syndrome [14].”

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Authors
Titov, N., Andrews, G., Schwencke, G., Drobny, J., & Einstein, D.
Affiliations
  • UNSW Sydney (AU)
  • Westmead Hospital (AU)
Venue
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2008-01-01
Volume
42
Issue
7
Pages
585-594
ISSN
  • 0004-8674 (ISSN-L)
  • 1440-1614
OpenAlex
W1993926231
Cited by
180
References
33
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FWCI
28.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • ePrints Soton (University of Southampton) (submittedVersion)
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
social anxiety disorder, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, online forums, treatment effectiveness, common mental disorders, treatment completion
MeSH terms
Adult, Demography, Female, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Male, Phobic Disorders, Shyness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internet

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