The effect of internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and anxiety on quality of life: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT: Although numerous studies have examined the effects of internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) for depression and anxiety on quality of life, no meta-analysis has yet been conducted to integrate the results of these studies. We conducted systematic searches in PubMed, Cochrane, and PsycInfo, which included terms for treatment type, modality of delivery, condition, and main outcome. We included studies that met the following inclusion criteria: (a) randomized controlled trials, (b) patients allocated to some form of the control condition, (c) patients receiving some type of treatment of anxiety and/or depression involving Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (d) use of a validated outcome measure assessing the level of quality of life, (e) conducted with adult par

SUBMITTER: Maj A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10404731 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature