Evaluation of an online-based self-help program for patients with generalized anxiety disorder - A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online self-help intervention for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Our primary outcomes were generalized anxiety symptoms, measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 (GAD-7; Spitzer et al., 2006), and wellbeing based on the World Health Organization Wellbeing Index - 5 (WHO-5; Topp et al., 2015).

Methods

A total of 156 German-speaking patients aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of GAD and internet access were included in this randomized controlled trial. The intervention group (N = 78) received access to a 12-week online self-help program, while the waitlist control group (N = 78) received access after the 12-week waiting period.

Results

The intervention group showed a significant improvem

SUBMITTER: Rubel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10847028 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature