Comparing Digital Versus Face-to-Face Delivery of Systemic Psychotherapy Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As digital mental health delivery becomes increasingly prominent, a solid evidence base regarding its efficacy is needed.

Objective

This study aims to synthesize evidence on the comparative efficacy of systemic psychotherapy interventions provided via digital versus face-to-face delivery modalities.

Methods

We followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines for searching PubMed, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PSYNDEX and conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. We included randomized controlled trials comparing mental, behavioral, and somatic outcomes of systemic psychotherapy interventions using self- and therapist-guided digital versus face-to-face delivery modalities. The risk of b

SUBMITTER: Erasmus P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894358 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature