Cost and Effectiveness of Blended Versus Standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Outpatients With Depression in Routine Specialized Mental Health Care: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Kooistra, Lisa Catharine; Wiersma, Jenneke Elize; Ruwaard, Jeroen; Neijenhuijs, Koen; Lokkerbol, Joran; van Oppen, Patricia; Smit, Filip; Riper, Heleen

doi:10.2196/14261

Cost and Effectiveness of Blended Versus Standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Outpatients With Depression in Routine Specialized Mental Health Care: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Background Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment, but access is often restricted due to costs and limited availability of trained therapists. Blending online and face-to-face CBT for depression might improve cost-effectiveness and treatment availability. Objective This pilo…