The effectiveness of self-guided interventions in adults with depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite promising scalability and accessibility, evidence on the efficacy of self-guided interventions for adult depression is inconclusive. This study investigated their effectiveness and acceptability, considering diverse delivery formats and support levels.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, and Cochrane Library until 1st January 2024. Included were randomised controlled trials comparing self-guided interventions with a control condition for adult depression. Two independent researchers extracted data. Effect sizes were pooled using random-effects models, with post-intervention depressive severity compared with control conditions as the primary outcome. Study validity was evaluated using Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0. This study was pre-re

SUBMITTER: Tong L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11226978 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature