Internet-versus group-administered cognitive behaviour therapy for panic disorder in a psychiatric setting: a randomised trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internet administered cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a promising new way to deliver psychological treatment, but its effectiveness in regular care settings and in relation to more traditional CBT group treatment has not yet been determined. The primary aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Internet-and group administered CBT for panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) in a randomised trial within a regular psychiatric care setting. The second aim of the study was to establish the cost-effectiveness of these interventions.

Methods

Patients referred for treatment by their physician, or self-referred, were telephone-screened by a psychiatric nurse. Patients fulfilling screening criteria underwent an in-person structured clinical interview c

SUBMITTER: Bergstrom J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2910662 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature