Leveraging Aging Service Providers to Support Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Homebound Older Adults: Protocol for a Type 1 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Homebound older adults face a high burden of depression and substantial barriers to accessing mental health treatments. Few interventions address their specific needs. Empower@Home, an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program, was co-designed with stakeholders and tailored to older adults. The program includes 9 self-paced online sessions to be completed within 12 weeks, augmented by telephone-based human support. Efficacy studies have demonstrated its acceptability and effectiveness in reducing depression when supported by trained research staff. However, its real-world effects and feasibility for integration into community aging service settings remain unknown.

Objective

This study aims to assess the real-world effectiveness of Empower@Home integrated

SUBMITTER: Xiang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12449670 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature