Patients' and Therapists' Views of Integrated Online CBT for Depression.

ABSTRACT: CBT is an effective treatment for depression, but access varies across the United Kingdom. Online CBT increases access. The INTERACT platform was designed to support patient engagement in CBT, enabling therapists to deliver high-intensity CBT via typed instant messaging and allowing patients and therapists access to an integrated online library of resources during and between sessions. The INTERACT trial aimed to evaluate this integrated approach to delivering CBT for primary care patients with depression. A nested qualitative study was conducted within the trial. Interviews were conducted with 20 patients who received the intervention, 9 therapists who delivered it and 3 therapist supervisors. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. The combination of receiving support from a therapis

SUBMITTER: Fox F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11339129 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature