Human contact in internet-based interventions for depression: A pre-registered replication and meta-analysis of randomized trials

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Internet-based self-help interventions have shown to be effective in the treatment of depression. Several meta-analyses indicated that human contact has a crucial impact on adherence and outcome. While most research focused on the role of guidance during interventions, a review by Andersson and Johansson (2012) suggested that contact before the intervention too may play an important role.

Objective

We investigated the impact of the degree of contact in internet-based interventions (IBIs) for depression on outcome in adults suffering from elevated symptoms of depression.

Methods

We conducted a preregistered meta-analysis (www.osf.io/4mzyd) and included trials comparing IBIs for depression against control conditions (treatment as usual [TAU] or waiting

SUBMITTER: Krieger T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10235426 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature