Incorporating a Stepped Care Approach Into Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a hidden burden, yet it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite the adverse effects of depression, fewer than one-third of patients receive care. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (i-CBT) is an effective treatment for depression, and combining i-CBT with supervised care could make the therapy scalable and effective. A stepped care model is a framework for beginning treatment with an effective and low-intensity intervention while adapting care based on the patient's needs.

Objective

This study investigated the efficacy of a stepped care i-CBT model for depression based on changes in self-reported depressive symptoms.

Methods

In this single-blinded, randomized controlled trial, participants were allocated to either the i-CB

SUBMITTER: Jagayat JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10891491 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature