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Tailored therapist-guided internet-based cognitive-behavioural treatment for psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis: Two case reports

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Koulil, S, Ferwerda, M, Beugen, S, Middendorp, H, Kerkhof, P, Riel, P, Evers, A·2018·Acta Dermato Venereologica

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Chronic somatic conditions, such as psoriasis, arthritis psoriatica and rheumatoid arthritis, have a large impact on patients' lives. Tailored therapist-guided internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (ICBT) has been shown to be effective in improving physical and psychological well-being in these patients. Two cases are presented here, in order to provide an in-depth illustration of the course and content of this novel treatment and to investigate the therapeutic alliance in an online treatment. After face-to-face intakes, both patients received therapist-guided ICBT tailored to their specific problems and treatment goals. The treatment resulted in improved physical and psychological well-being and these clinically significant improvements were maintained at 6-month follow-up. In addition, the therapeutic relationship was evaluated positively by both patients and increased further during treatment, indicating an adequate therapeutic working alliance in this online treatment. These case reports show that tailored ICBT may contribute to improved care for patients with chronic somatic conditions.

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Authors
Koulil, S., Ferwerda, M., Beugen, S., Middendorp, H., Kerkhof, P., Riel, P., & Evers, A.
Affiliations
  • Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
  • Leiden University (NL)
Venue
Acta Dermato Venereologica
Published
2018
Volume
98
Issue
2
Pages
225-233
ISSN
0001-5555 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2758073776
Cited by
12
References
61
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0.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
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cc-by-nc
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  • Radboud Repository (Radboud University) (submittedVersion)
  • Radboud Repository (Radboud University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
  • Pfizer (WS682746)
  • ZonMw (170992803)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Keywords
internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, personalized treatment, therapeutic relationship, online therapy, psychological well-being, physical well-being
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Affect, Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Female, Health Status, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Psoriasis, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Treatment Outcome, Cost of Illness, Internet

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