An Internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for older adults with anxiety complaints: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

Witlox, Maartje; Kraaij, Vivivan; Garnefski, Nadia; de Waal, Margot W. M.; Smit, Filip; Hoencamp, Erik; Gussekloo, Jacobijn; Bohlmeijer, Ernst T.; Spinhoven, Philip

doi:10.1186/s13063-018-2731-3

An Internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for older adults with anxiety complaints: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

BackgroundAnxiety is among the most prevalent and disabling mental health problems in older adults. Few older adults with mild to moderately severe anxiety symptoms receive adequate interventions, putting them at risk for developing anxiety disorders, depression, and various somatic problems. Eff…