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The acceptability of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of depression in people with chronic physical disease: A qualitative study of people with multiple sclerosis

Hind, Daniel, O’Cathain, Alicia, Cooper, Cindy L., Parry, Glenys D., Isaac, Claire L., Rose, Anita, Martin, Leonie, Sharrack, Basil·2010·Psychology & Health

Abstract

BACKGROUND: People with chronic physical conditions are at elevated risk of depression. Due to a shortage of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) practitioners, computerised CBT (CCBT) is recommended for people with mild to moderate depression. We assessed the applicability of CCBT for the treatment of depression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS: Depth interviews with 17 people with MS and mild to moderate depression who used one of the two CCBT packages for either eight (Beating the Blues; n = 8) or five (MoodGym; n = 9) weekly sessions were analysed using 'Framework'. RESULTS: Participants found CCBT-use burdensome due to their physical symptoms. In addition to perpetuating social isolation, the lack of human input meant some participants were unable to define problems, set goals or distinguish between events, thoughts and beliefs as required. CCBT did not legitimise their grief over losses concomitant with their MS. They characterised depression symptom inventories as contaminated by somatic symptoms of their MS. One CCBT package (MoodGym) was perceived as using inappropriate case material for people with the symptoms of MS. CONCLUSIONS: It is likely that generic CCBT packages for the treatment of depression will need to be adapted for people with chronic physical conditions to maximise their potential for health benefit.

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Authors
Hind, D., O’Cathain, A., Cooper, C. L., Parry, G. D., Isaac, C. L., Rose, A., Martin, L., & Sharrack, B.
Affiliations
  • University of Sheffield (GB)
  • Walton Centre (GB)
  • Royal Hallamshire Hospital (GB)
Corresponding author
Hind, Daniel
Venue
Psychology & Health
Published
2010-07
Volume
25
Issue
6
Pages
699-712
ISSN
  • 0887-0446 (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-8321
OpenAlex
W1964979016
Cited by
101
References
40
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.53
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychology and Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Keywords
computerized cognitive behavioral therapy, depression, multiple sclerosis, chronic physical illness, acceptability, MoodGYM, social isolation, somatic symptoms, grief, treatment adaptation
MeSH terms
Adult, Chronic Disease, Depression, Female, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Male, Middle Aged, Multiple Sclerosis, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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