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Clinician-Assisted Internet-Based Treatment is Effective for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

Titov, Nickolai, Andrews, Gavin, Robinson, Emma, Schwencke, Genevieve, Johnston, Luke, Solley, Karen, Choi, Isabella·2009·Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of an Internet-based clinician-assisted computerized cognitive behavioural treatment (CaCCBT) programme for generalized anxiety disorder (the Worry programme). Methods: Forty-eight individuals meeting diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) were randomly assigned to the Worry programme or to a waitlist control group. In the clinician-assisted Worry programme, participants complete six online lessons, weekly homework assignments, receive weekly email contact from a clinical psychologist, and contribute to a moderated online discussion forum with other participants. An intention-to-treat model was used for data analyses. The main outcome measures were Generalized Anxiety Disorder–7 Item Scale (GAD-7) and the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ). Results: A total of 75% of treatment group participants completed all six lessons within the 9 week programme and post-treatment data were collected from 21/24 treatment group and 19/21 control group participants. Treatment group participants reported significantly reduced symptoms of worry as measured on the GAD-7 and PSWQ and reduced symptoms of depression as measured on the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 Item Scale (PHQ-9). Mean within- and between-groups effect sizes (Cohen's d) across the two measures of GAD were 1.3 and 1.1, respectively. Participants found the treatment programme acceptable and satisfactory. The clinician spent a total mean of 130 min per person over the programme. Conclusions: The Worry programme, the first randomized controlled trial of CaCCBT for GAD, resulted in clinically significant improvements. These results are consistent with literature indicating that Internet-based programmes, when combined with clinical guidance, can significantly reduce the symptoms of common mental disorders.

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Authors
Titov, N., Andrews, G., Robinson, E., Schwencke, G., Johnston, L., Solley, K., & Choi, I.
Affiliations
  • UNSW Sydney (AU)
  • St Vincent's Hospital Sydney (AU)
Corresponding author
Titov, Nickolai
Venue
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2009-01-01
Volume
43
Issue
10
Pages
905-912
ISSN
  • 0004-8674 (ISSN-L)
  • 1440-1614
OpenAlex
W2102373238
Cited by
147
References
53
Citations by year
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FWCI
14.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Australian Rotary Health
  • University of New South Wales
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
generalized anxiety disorder, online therapy, worry, depression, treatment acceptability

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