Tailored internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for depression in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a common and serious problem in older adults, but few have access to psychological treatments. Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) has the potential to improve access and has been found to be effective in adults with depression. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of tailored ICBT for depression in older adults aged 65 years or older. We also investigated if cognitive flexibility could predict outcome.

Methods

Following online recruitment from the community, included participants were randomly allocated to either ten weeks of clinician guided ICBT (n = 50) or to an active control group in the form of non-directive support (n = 51). Primary depression outcome was the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). Several secondar

SUBMITTER: Nordgren LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11629493 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature