A cognitive-behavioural therapy programme for managing depression and anxiety in long-term physical health conditions: mixed-methods real-world evaluation of the COMPASS programme.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health comorbidities are common in physical long-term health conditions.

Aims

We evaluate the effectiveness of COMPASS, a therapist-supported, digital cognitive-behavioural therapy programme specifically designed to treat anxiety/depression in the context of long-term conditions. We also investigate patient experiences of the programme.

Method

We utilised a mixed-methods, non-randomised design. We analysed pre-post data from 76 patients with long-term conditions who were receiving psychological treatment (COMPASS) via local NHS services, using paired sample t-tests and Cohen's d, with depression, anxiety, distress and functional impairment self-report scales. Qualitative interviews explored patients' experiences of using COMPASS. Twenty

SUBMITTER: Seaton N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10594095 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature