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Can the Patient Decide Which Modules to Endorse? An Open Trial of Tailored Internet Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

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Andersson, Gerhard, Estling, Fanny, Jakobsson, Ebba, Cuijpers, Pim, Carlbring, Per·2011·Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy commonly consists of disorder-specific modules that are based on face-to-face manuals. A recent development in the field is to tailor the treatment according to patient profile, which has the potential to cover comorbid conditions in association with anxiety and mood disorders. However, it could be that the patients themselves are able to decide what modules to use. The authors tested this in an open pilot trial with 27 patients with mixed anxiety disorders. Modules were introduced with a brief description, and patients could choose which modules to use. The exception was the two first modules and the last, which involved psychoeducation and relapse prevention. The treatment period lasted for 10 weeks. Results showed large within-group effect sizes, with an average Cohen's d of 0.88. In a structured clinical interview, a majority (54%) had significantly improved 10 weeks after commencing treatment. Only one person dropped out. On the basis of results of this preliminary study, the authors suggest that the role of choice and tailoring should be further explored in controlled trials and that patient choice could be incorporated into Internet-delivered treatment packages.

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Authors
Andersson, G., Estling, F., Jakobsson, E., Cuijpers, P., & Carlbring, P.
Affiliations
  • Linköping University (SE)
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
  • Umeå University (SE)
Corresponding author
Andersson, Gerhard
Venue
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Published
2011-03
Volume
40
Issue
1
Pages
57-64
ISSN
  • 1650-6073 (ISSN-L)
  • 1651-2316
OpenAlex
W2107491217
Cited by
102
References
41
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FWCI
11.98
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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other-oa
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  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • VU Research Portal (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Digital Academic REpository of VU University Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) (submittedVersion)
  • Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
Forskningsrådet för Arbetsliv och Socialvetenskap
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 › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Keywords
internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, tailored treatment, patient choice, anxiety disorders, treatment modules, psychoeducation, relapse prevention
MeSH terms
Adult, Anxiety Disorders, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Participation, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Internet

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