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The impact of web-based approaches on psychosocial health in chronic physical and mental health conditions

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Paul, C. L., Carey, M. L., Sanson-Fisher, R. W., Houlcroft, L. E., Turon, H. E.·2013·Health Education Research

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Chronic conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and mental illness are increasingly prevalent and associated with considerable psychosocial burden. There is a need to consider population health approaches to reducing this burden. Web-based interventions offer an alternative to traditional face-to-face interventions with several potential advantages. This systematic review explores the effectiveness, reach and adoption of web-based approaches for improving psychosocial outcomes in patients with common chronic conditions. A systematic review of published work examining web-based psychosocial interventions for patients with chronic conditions from 2001 to 2011. Seventy-four publications were identified. Thirty-six studies met the criteria for robust research design. A consistent significant effect in favour of the web-based intervention was identified in 20 studies, particularly those using cognitive behavioural therapy for depression. No positive effect was found in 11 studies, and mixed effects were found in 5 studies. The role of sociodemographic characteristics in relation to outcomes or issues of reach and adoption was explored in very few studies. Although it is possible to achieve positive effects on psychosocial outcomes using web-based approaches, effects are not consistent across conditions. Robust comparisons of the reach, adoption and cost-effectiveness of web-based support compared with other options such as face-to-face and print-based approaches are needed.

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Authors
Paul, C. L., Carey, M. L., Sanson-Fisher, R. W., Houlcroft, L. E., & Turon, H. E.
Affiliations
Hunter Medical Research Institute (AU)
Corresponding author
Paul, C. L.
Venue
Health Education Research
Published
2013-05-09
Volume
28
Issue
3
Pages
450-471
ISSN
  • 0268-1153 (ISSN-L)
  • 1465-3648
OpenAlex
W2096749009
Cited by
51
References
86
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 4 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 8 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 3
FWCI
0.90
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Health Education Research (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion)
  • NOVA (University of Newcastle Australia) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Hunter Medical Research Institute
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Keywords
online intervention, psychosocial health, chronic physical illness, chronic mental illness, cancer, cardiovascular disease, cognitive behavioral therapy, depression, intervention effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, sociodemographic factors
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Mental Disorders, Chronic Disease, Humans, Social Adjustment, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Internet

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