Cost-Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression Among Adults in Primary Care.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Approximately 1 in 5 adults are diagnosed with depression in their lifetime. However, less than half receive help from a health professional, with the treatment gap being worse for individuals with socioeconomic disadvantage. Computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) is an effective and convenient strategy to treat depression; however, its cost-effectiveness in a sociodemographically diverse population remains unknown.

Objective

To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of clinician-supported CCBT compared with treatment as usual (TAU) in a primary care population with a substantial number of patients with low income, limited computer or internet access, and lack of college education.

Design, setting, and participants

This economic evaluation was a ran

SUBMITTER: Ali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565263 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature